Bintulu (federal constituency)

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Bintulu (P217)
Flag of Sarawak.svg Sarawak constituency
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Federal constituency
Legislature Dewan Rakyat
MP
Constituency created1968
First contested 1969
Last contested 2022
Demographics
Population (2020) [1] 235,099
Electors (2022) [2] 113,599
Area (km²)8,300
Pop. density (per km²)28.3

Bintulu is a federal constituency in Bintulu Division (Bintulu District, Tatau District and Sebauh District) and Miri Division (Subis District), Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1971.

Contents

The federal constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.

Demographics

第15届全国大选-东方日报-2022

Ethnic breakdown of Bintulu's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (54.7%)
   Chinese (25.4%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (19.3%)
  Other ethnicities (0.6%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Bintulu constituency has a total of 28 polling districts. [3]

State constituencyPolling DistrictsCodeLocation
Jepak (N67)Kuala Tatau217/67/01
  • SK Kuala Annau
  • SK Kuala Tatau
  • SK Kuala Serupai
  • SK Sg. Setulan
Sri Dagang217/67/02SMK Baru Bintulu
Jepak217/67/03
  • SK Kampung Jepak Bintulu
  • RH Joshua Manit Ak Buyu
  • SK Sg. Setiam
  • SK Sg. Selat
Segan217/67/04
  • RH Anthony Silas
  • SK Ulu Segan
  • Tadika KEMAS Kuala Segan
Sungai Nyigu217/67/05SK Kg. Baru
RPR Sibew217/67/06SK Bintulu
Tanjong Batu (N68)Bintulu Town217/68/01
  • Tadika Pimpin
  • Bangunan Persekutuan Perkumpulan Wanita Sarawak Daerah Bintulu (W.I)
  • Bangunan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Bintulu
Bukit Orang217/68/08SK St. Anthony Bintulu
Tanjung Batu217/68/03
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua Tanjung Batu
  • SRA Majlis Islam Sarawak Bintu
Li Hua217/68/04
  • SMK Bintulu
  • SMK Bandar Bintulu
  • SK Asyakirin
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua 2
Desa Damai217/68/05SJK (C) Siong Boon
Batu Lima217/68/06Bilik Isolasi, SJK (C) Sebiew Chinese
Kemena (N69)Sebauh217/69/01
  • RH Lapi Sg. Binai
  • SK Sebauh
  • SJK (C) Chung San Sebauh
Labang217/69/02
  • RH Ro Teban Baru
  • SK Sg. Segian
  • Balai Raya Kampung Labang
  • SK Pandan
Hulu Suai217/69/03SK Batu Telinggai
Sekaloh217/69/04SK Sg. Manong Niah
Sungai Sebauh217/69/05
  • RH Jimbai Sg. Gerong
  • RH Tabor Ak Lasah Sg Sebauh
  • RH Raymohd Plen Sg Gelam
Sebungan217/69/06
  • RH Robert Sg. Sebungan
  • RH Augustine Lamau
  • RH Jenang Sg. Gusi Kelabat
  • RH Nompang Sg. Sujan
Pandan217/69/07
  • SK Kuala Sigu
  • RH Nicholas Sandum Sg Sigu
  • SK Kuala Binyo
  • RH Nyipa Ajong Sg. Binyo
  • SK Bukit Mawang
  • SK Sg. Genaan
Goyang217/69/08SK Goyang
Subis Satu217/69/09SK Sg. Lamus Niah
Samalaju (N70)Sibiew Similaju217/70/01
  • SK Kem Batu 18
  • Blok A & B SJK (C) Sebiew Chinese
Tanjung Kidurong217/70/02SMK Asyakirin
Suai217/70/03
  • RH Galau Ak Sawing, Sg. Telong
  • SK Kpg. Tegaging
  • SK Kpg. Iran
  • SK Sg. Sebatu
  • SK Kuala Nyalau
Melor217/70/04SMK Kidurong
Mawar217/70/05SK Kidurong
RPR Kidurong217/70/06SK Kidurong II
LKTS Suai217/70/07SK Suai Satu Niah

Representation history

Members of Parliament for Bintulu
ParliamentNoYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
1969-1971Parliament was suspended [4] [5]
3rd P1411971-1973Ting Ming Kiong
(丁明建)
SCA
1973-1974BN (SCA)
4th P1511974-1976Ting Ling Kiew
(陈联侨)
SNAP
1976-1978BN (SNAP)
5th 1978-1982
6th 1982-1986
7th P1741986-1990
8th P1771990-1995 James Wong Kim Min
(黄金明)
9th P1891995-1999Chiew Chiu Sing
(周政新)
GR (DAP)
10th P1901999-2002 Tiong King Sing
(张庆信)
BN (SNAP)
2002-2004BN (PDP)
11th P2162004-2008
12th P2172008-2013
13th 2013-2018
14th 2018
2018–2022GPS (PDP)
15th 2022–present

State constituency

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–19781978–19901990–19991999–20082008–20162016−present
BintuluJepak
Kemena
Kidurong
Samalaju
Tanjong Batu
Tatau

Current state assembly members

No.State ConstituencyMemberCoalition (Party)
N67 Jepak Iskandar TurkeeGPS (PBB)
N68 Tanjong Batu Johnny Pang Leong MingGPS (SUPP)
N69 Kemena Stephen Rundi UtomGPS (PBB)
N70 Samalaju Majang RenggiGPS (PRS)

Local governments

No.State ConstituencyLocal Government
N67JepakBintulu Development Authority
N68Tanjong Batu
N69Kemena
  • Bintulu Development Authority
  • Subis District Council (Suai area)
N70Samalaju
  • Bintulu Development Authority
  • Subis District Council (Selakoh and Subis areas)

Election results

Malaysian general election, 2022
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
GPS Tiong King Sing 43,45561.73Increase2.svg 61.73
DAP Chiew Chan Yew21,28730.24Decrease2.svg 12.02
PN Duke Janteng5,6508.03Increase2.svg 8.03
Total valid votes70,392 100.00
Total rejected ballots760
Unreturned ballots104
Turnout71,25661.97Decrease2.svg 11.88
Registered electors113,599
Majority22,16831.49Increase2.svg 16.69
GPS gain from BN Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 2018
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Tiong King Sing 27,07657.05Decrease2.svg 1.12
DAP Chiew Chan Yew20,05442.26Increase2.svg 0.43
STAR Chieng Lea Phing3280.69Increase2.svg 0.69
Total valid votes47,458
Total rejected ballots523
Unreturned ballots55
Turnout48,03673.85Decrease2.svg 2.90
Registered electors65,049
Majority7,02214.80Decrease2.svg 1.54
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 247/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.[ permanent dead link ]

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 321/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Tiong King Sing 26,45858.17Decrease2.svg 15.00
DAP John Brian Anthony19,02541.83Increase2.svg 15.00
Total valid votes45,483 100.00
Total rejected ballots458
Unreturned ballots27
Turnout45,96876.75Increase2.svg 12.02
Registered electors59,893
Majority7,43316.34Decrease2.svg 30.00
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 184/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-06.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 225/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
Malaysian general election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Tiong King Sing 23,62873.17Increase2.svg 9.50
DAP Lim Su Kien8,66326.83Decrease2.svg 1.37
Total valid votes32,291 100.00
Total rejected ballots288
Unreturned ballots50
Turnout32,62964.73Decrease2.svg 0.22
Registered electors50,404
Majority14,96546.34Increase2.svg 10.87
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 2004
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Tiong King Sing 20,22563.67Increase2.svg 11.33
DAP Chiew Chiu Sing8,95828.20Decrease2.svg 19.46
SNAP Lau Hieng Kii2,5838.13Increase2.svg 8.13
Total valid votes31,766 100.00
Total rejected ballots288
Unreturned ballots13
Turnout32,06764.95Decrease2.svg 1.33
Registered electors
Majority11,26735.47Increase2.svg 30.79
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1999
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Tiong King Sing 15,68152.34Increase2.svg 6.70
DAP Chiew Chiu Sing14,28147.66Decrease2.svg 5.88
Total valid votes29,962 100.00
Total rejected ballots422
Unreturned ballots53
Turnout30,43766.28Increase2.svg 2.56
Registered electors
Majority1,4004.68Decrease2.svg 3.22
BN gain from DAP Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1995
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
DAP Chiew Chiu Sing12,16453.54Increase2.svg 20.40
BN James Wong Kim Min 10,37045.64Increase2.svg 10.93
Independent Johnny Walker Tinggang1850.81Increase2.svg 0.81
Total valid votes22,719 100.00
Total rejected ballots389
Unreturned ballots49
Turnout23,15763.72Increase2.svg 1.22
Registered electors
Majority1,7947.90Increase2.svg 6.33
DAP gain from BN Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1990
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN James Wong Kim Min 6,33734.71Decrease2.svg 12.76
DAP Chiew Chiu Sing6,05033.14Increase2.svg 14.51
PERMAS Salleh Jafaruddin3,22717.68Increase2.svg 17.68
Independent Francis Lutau Jilan2,11811.60Increase2.svg 11.60
Independent Daniel Sigah Limbai5232.86Increase2.svg 2.86
Total valid votes18,255 100.00
Total rejected ballots292
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout18,54762.50Increase2.svg 1.63
Registered electors29,673
Majority2871.57Decrease2.svg 12.00
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1986
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Ting Ling Kiew7,60247.47Decrease2.svg 8.17
Independent Victor Temenggong Angang5,42933.90Increase2.svg 33.90
DAP Goh Ngiap Joon2,98418.63Increase2.svg 18.63
Total valid votes16,015 100.00
Total rejected ballots383
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout16,39860.87Increase2.svg 0.67
Registered electors26,938
Majority2,17313.57Decrease2.svg 17.18
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1982
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Ting Ling Kiew6,37955.64Decrease2.svg 25.56
Independent Stephen Randi Sekalai2,85324.89Increase2.svg 24.89
Independent Hu Liong Kwong1,1459.99Increase2.svg 9.99
Independent Julaihi Hanafi1,0879.48Increase2.svg 9.48
Total valid votes11,464 100.00
Total rejected ballots491
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout11,95560.20Increase2.svg 0.21
Registered electors19,859
Majority3,52630.75Decrease2.svg 31.65
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1978
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Ting Ling Kiew7,32881.20Increase2.svg 81.20
Parti Anak Jati Sarawak Frederick Kiai1,69718.80Increase2.svg 18.80
Total valid votes9,025 100.00
Total rejected ballots467
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout10,45159.99Decrease2.svg 13.19
Registered electors17,420
Majority5,63162.40Increase2.svg 57.18
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1974
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
SNAP Ting Ling Kiew5,65752.61Increase2.svg 29.18
BN Ting Ming Kiong5,09647.39Increase2.svg 47.39
Total valid votes10,753 100.00
Total rejected ballots689
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout11,44273.18Increase2.svg 1.06
Registered electors15,636
Majority5615.22Decrease2.svg 3.24
SNAP gain from SCA Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1969
PartyCandidateVotes %
SCA Ting Ming Kiong2,91933.56
PESAKA Jilan Nyeggang2,18325.10
SNAP Ismail Sebli2,03823.43
SUPP Tedong Taboh1,46116.80
Independent Jubin Magah961.10
Total valid votes8,697 100.00
Total rejected ballots728
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout9,42572.12
Registered electors13,069
Majority7368.46
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