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State constituency in Johor, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Penggaram is a state constituency in Johor, Malaysia, that is represented in the Johor State Legislative Assembly.[1]

MLA
 
 
 
Felicia Poh Rui Ling
PH
Constituency created1984
First contested1986
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Penggaram (N23)
Johor constituency
State constituency
LegislatureJohor State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 
 
Felicia Poh Rui Ling
PH
Constituency created1984
First contested1986
Last contested2026
Demographics
Population (2020)92,223
Electors (2026)70,294
Area (km²)30
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The state constituency was first contested in 1984 and is mandated to return a single Assemblyman to the Johor State Legislative Assembly under the first-past-the-post voting system.

Demographics

As of 2020, Penggaram has a population of 92,223 people.

Ethnic breakdown of Penggaram's electorate as of 2026
  1. Chinese (60.3%)
  2. Malay (36.6%)
  3. Indian (2.20%)
  4. Other ethnicities (0.90%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 2 July 2026, the Penggaram constituency has a total of 18 polling districts.[2]

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State constituency Polling District Code Location
Penggaram (N23) Parit Bilal 150/23/01
  • SA Parit Bilal
  • SK Parit Bilal
Linau 150/23/02 SA Bukit Pasir
Bakau Condong 150/23/03 SK Parit Lapis
Bukit Pasir 150/23/04 SJK (C) Chern Hwa Bukit Pasir
Bakau Condong Barat 150/23/05
  • SK Convent Batu Pahat
  • SMK Convent
Kampung Kenangan Dato' Onn 150/23/06 SA Kenangan Dato' Onn
Gunung Soga 150/23/07
  • SJK (T) Seri Pelangi Gunung Soga
  • SA Taman Bukit Perdana
  • SK Tengku Mariam
Kampong Merdeka Timor 150/23/08 SMK Datin Onn Jaaffar
Kampong Merdeka Barat 150/23/09 Taman Kanak-Kanak Dawning
Jalan Zabedah Barat 150/23/10 Tadika Agape
Jalan Abu Bakar 150/23/11
  • SJK (C) Ai Chun (1)
  • SJK (C) Ai Chun (2)
Jalan Zabedah Timor 150/23/12 SMK (P) Temenggong Ibrahim
Simpang Rantai 150/23/13 SK Temenggong Ibrahim Penggaram
Bentara Luar 150/23/14
  • SMK Dato' Bentara Luar
  • SK Lim Poon (1)
Bukit Bendera 150/23/15
  • SMK Dato' Syed Esa
  • SJK (C) Hwa Jin
Taman Soga 150/23/16
  • SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat
  • SK Montfront
Kampung Istana 150/23/17 SA Kampung Istana
Taman Murni 150/23/18 SRA Bersepadu Batu Pahat
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Representation history

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Members of the Legislative Assembly for Penggaram
Assembly NoYearsMemberParty
Constituency created from Bandar Penggaram
7th N21 1986–1990 Chua Soi Lek (蔡细历) BN (MCA)
8th 1990–1995
9th 1995–1999
10th 1999–2004
11th N23 2004–2008 Koh Chee Chai (高志財)
12th 2008–2013
13th 2013–2018 Gan Peck Cheng (颜碧贞) PR (DAP)
14th 2018-2022 PH (DAP)
15th 2022–2026
16th 2026-present Felicia Poh Hui Ling (傅睿琳) PH (DAP)
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Election results

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Johor state election, 2026: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHFelicia Poh Hui Ling24,52254.61Increase 0.94
BNBoo Chin Leong20,38545.39Increase 21.07
Total valid votes 44,907100.00
Total rejected ballots 523
Unreturned ballots 67
Turnout 45,49764.72Increase 14.03
Registered electors 70,294
Majority 4,1379.21Decrease 20.13
PH hold Swing
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Johor state election, 2022: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHGan Peck Cheng18,20853.67Decrease 10.77
BNTer Hwa Kwong8,25224.32Increase 1.21
PNRonald Sia Wee Yet5,27615.55Increase 15.55
IndependentZahari Osman2,1906.46Increase 6.46
Total valid votes 33,926100.00
Total rejected ballots 870
Unreturned ballots 228
Turnout 35,02450.69Decrease 34.25
Registered electors 69,092
Majority 9,95629.35Decrease 11.98
PH hold Swing
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Johor state election, 2018: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRGan Peck Cheng26,82564.44Increase 64.44
BNKang Beng Kuan9,62023.11Decrease 13.84
PASMisran Samian5,18512.45Increase 12.45
Total valid votes 41,630100.00
Total rejected ballots 420
Unreturned ballots 207
Turnout 42,25784.94Decrease 2.33
Registered electors 49,750
Majority 17,20541.33Increase 15.22
PKR hold Swing
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Johor state election, 2013: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
DAPGan Peck Cheng24,27763.05Increase 14.20
BNKing Ban Siang14,22636.95Decrease 14.20
Total valid votes 38,503100.00
Total rejected ballots 836
Unreturned ballots 69
Turnout 39,40887.27Increase 11.22
Registered electors 45,157
Majority 10,05126.10Increase 23.80
DAP gain from BN Swing -
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Johor state election, 2008: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNKoh Chee Chai12,76151.15Decrease 21.79
DAPGan Peck Cheng12,18648.85Increase 21.79
Total valid votes 24,947100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,232
Unreturned ballots 73
Turnout 26,25276.05Increase 1.37
Registered electors 34,519
Majority 5752.30Decrease 43.59
BN hold Swing
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Johor state election, 2004: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNKoh Chee Chai16,84572.95Decrease 0.95
DAPGan Peck Cheng6,24727.05Increase 0.95
Total valid votes 23,092100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,394
Unreturned ballots 112
Turnout 24,59874.68Decrease 0.27
Registered electors 32,938
Majority 10,59845.89Decrease 1.91
BN hold Swing
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Johor state election, 1999: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChua Soi Lek20,80973.90Decrease 2.77
DAPGan Peck Cheng7,34926.10Increase 2.77
Total valid votes 28,158100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,345
Unreturned ballots 49
Turnout 29,55274.95Increase 0.98
Registered electors 39,428
Majority 13,46047.80Decrease 5.55
BN hold Swing
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Johor state election, 1995: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChua Soi Lek20,17476.68Increase 18.84
DAPGan Peck Cheng6,13723.32Decrease 18.84
Total valid votes 26,311100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,507
Unreturned ballots 87
Turnout 27,90573.97Decrease 0.85
Registered electors 37,726
Majority 14,03753.35Increase 37.68
BN hold Swing
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Johor state election, 1990: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChua Soi Lek15,16157.84Increase 3.10
DAPLim Hwah Beng11,05342.16Increase 6.21
Total valid votes 26,214100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,523
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 27,73774.82Increase 2.72
Registered electors 37,072
Majority 4,10815.67Decrease 3.10
BN hold Swing
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Johor state election, 1986: Penggaram
Party Candidate Votes%
BNChua Soi Lek11,63354.73
DAPGan Ah Liong7,64335.96
PASMohamed bin Salleh1,4476.81
SDPTan Lem Huat5322.50
Total valid votes 21,255100.00
Total rejected ballots 2,453
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 23,70872.10
Registered electors 32,884
Majority 3,99018.77
This was a new constituency created.
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