Hulu Rajang (federal constituency)

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Hulu Rajang (P216)
Flag of Sarawak.svg Sarawak constituency
PRN Sarawak 2021.svg
Federal constituency
Legislature Dewan Rakyat
MP
Wilson Ugak Kumbong
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested 1969
Last contested 2022
Demographics
Population (2020) [1] 43,394
Electors (2022) [2] 43,438
Area (km²)34,080
Pop. density (per km²)1.3

Hulu Rajang is a federal constituency in Kapit (Bukit Mabong District, Kapit District & Belaga District) and Bintulu divisions (Tatau District & Sebauh 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.

Spanning an area of over 34,000 km2, almost the size of the state of Pahang, Hulu Rajang is the largest parliamentary constituency in Malaysia. Consequently it also has the lowest population density, with only 1 person per sq km.

Demographics

https://ge15.orientaldaily.com.my/seats/sarawak/p

Ethnic breakdown of Hulu Rajang's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (90.2%)
   Chinese (4.8%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (3.7%)
  Other ethnicities (1.3%)

Age breakdown of Hulu Rajang's electorate as of 2022

  18-20 (7.55%)
  21-29 (22.72%)
  30-39 (21.21%)
  40-49 (16.32%)
  50-59 (14.47%)
  60-69 (9.31%)
  70-79 (4.74%)
  80-89 (2.29%)
  above 90 (1.39%)

Gender breakdown of Hulu Rajang's electorate as of 2022

  Male (51.02%)
  Female (48.98%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Hulu Rajang constituency has a total of 15 polling districts. [3]

State constituencyPolling DistrictCodeLocation
Baleh (N64)Gaat216/64/01
  • RH Lawan Ng.Ramong
  • RH Mengga Ng. Sepulay Gaat
  • SK Ng Balang
  • RH Nading Ng. Senetang
  • RH Sagen Sg.Gaat
  • RH Melintang Ng. Sebiru Sg. Gaat
Mujong216/64/02
  • RH Jos Sg.Mujong
  • RG Sengiang Sg. Mujong
  • SK Sg. Bebangan
  • RH Narok Sg . Bebangan
  • RH Umbar Sg. Tiau
  • RH James Saka
  • RH Sengiang Anak Usat, Wong Pantu
  • RH Peter Rantau Bidai
  • RH Gindal Pulau Sibau
  • RH Gawan Ng Aman
  • SK Mujong Tengah
  • SK Lubok Baya
  • SK Ng. Oyan
  • RH Bangkong Ng Sebola
  • RH Asun Anak Unggang Sg. Mujong
  • RH Mungko, Rantau Lelangai
  • SK Oyan Tengah
  • RH Unting Ng. Sekeroh
Melinau216/64/03
  • SK Sg. Tunoh
  • RH Killau Sg Melinau
  • RH Barang Sg pabg Melinau
  • RH Anding Sg. Melinau
  • RH Jala Sg. Melinau Kapit
  • RH Kalat Anak Manjah Sg. Majau
  • SK Lubok Mawang
  • RH Mansai Sg. Majau
  • RH Lugat Ng. Majau
  • RH Pioh Sg. Manjau
  • RH Berauh Ng Sebelanda, Sg Paku
  • RH Inguh Miut Sg. Paku
  • RH Jamba Sg. Paku
  • RH Jainting Ng. Sepinang
  • RH Nisson Sg. Paku
Baleh216/64/04
  • RH Kachin Sg. Tapang
  • RH Sait Ng. Puro Gaat
  • RH Nyamok Sg.Gaat
  • SK Lepong Gaat
  • RH Tajai Ng. Semirah Gaat
  • RH John Katil Kerangan Ara
  • RH Bidok Ng Sebetong
  • RH Gon, Ng Serian Baleh
  • RH Wong Ensong Ng. Sepata
  • RH Lamau Anak Jenggut, Telok Buing
  • RH Pinin Anak Tunjang Nanga Usun Baleh
  • RH Wong Telok Buing
  • RH Gare Anak Timbang Sg. Kain
  • RH Engsong Sg. Kain
  • SK Ng. Kain
Merirai216/64/05
  • RH Bigau Ujan Sg. Entuloh
  • RH Jack Sg. Entuloh
  • RH Richard (Unyat) Sg. Merirai
  • RH Goyang Apat Sg. Merirai
  • RH Bangau Undie Kerangan Laih
  • RH Jantai Anak Siba Batang Baleh
  • RH Bully Kerangan Besai Baleh
  • RII Sebuang Ng. Merama Baleh
  • Tadika KEMAS, Antawau
  • RH Tajai Sanggau Ng. Sebiro Baleh
  • SK Ng Sempili
  • RH Samon Anak Chepau
  • RH Itu Sg. Pulang Baleh
  • RH Bansa Anak Langga Sepulau Baleh
  • RH Sana Anak Rumpang Ng. Gaat
Belaga (N65)Data Kakus216/65/01SMK Data Kakus
Merit216/65/02
  • SK Ng. Merit
  • RH Danggat Ng Mujan
  • RH Berundang Ng Ensawi
  • RH Guyang Ng Jeli
  • RH Entili Ng, Musa
  • RH Empang Ng Bilat Ulu Paku
  • RH Gendang Sg. Pila
  • RH Aji Ng. Ibun Pilla
  • RH Mero Lubok Dabai
  • RH Ranying Ulu Metah
  • RH Pillai Ng Metah
  • RH Setepan Ng Pila
  • SK Ng, Metah
  • RH Jamit Ng. Latap Pilla
Ba216/65/03
  • Uma Punan Biau
  • Uma Punan Sama
  • Uma Tanjong Lg. Pawah
  • SK Airport
  • Uma Sekapan Piit
  • Uma Balo Kesing Lg. Amo
Belaga216/65/04
  • SK Abun Matu
  • Uma Kahei Lg. Makero
  • Uma Aging Lg. Daah
  • Uma Lahanan Lg. Semuang
  • Uma Kejaman Neh Lg. Liten
  • Uma Apan Long Menjawah
  • Uma Nyaving Long Menjawah
  • SK. Lg. Segahan
  • Dewan UmaAging, Naha Jalei, Long Kebuho
Long Busang216/65/05SK Long Busang
Long Bangan216/65/06Uma Jangan Lg. Bangan
Long Semutut216/65/07
  • SK Uma Sambop
  • Long Nanyan
Murum (N66)Long Murum216/66/01
  • SK Metalun
  • RH Penan Long Peran
  • Dewan Serbaguna Long Wat
  • RH Penan Long Lidem
  • SK Lusong Laku
  • RH Penan Long Tanyit
Asap216/66/02
  • SK Lg. Urun
  • RH Seping Long Bala
  • Uma Sping Lg. Koyan
  • Uma Kulit Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Belor Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Daro Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Kelap Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Lahanan Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Nyaving Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Bawang Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Bakah Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Balui Ukap Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Lesong Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Ukit Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Juman Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Penan Talun Daerah Kecil Asap
  • Uma Badang Daerah Kecil Asap
Tubau216/66/03
  • SK Bukit Balai Tubau
  • RH Joshua Btg Tubau
  • RH Alip, Long Unan Tubau
  • RH Lasah Tuba Sg. Dusan Jelalong
  • RH Patrick Kebing Po
  • RH Augustine Lateng Saging Tubau
  • Tadika KEMAS RH Ballrully
  • RH lichong Sg. Sebutin
  • RH Jeranding Ulu Jelalong
  • RH Julaihi Ng. Sau
  • SK Kuala Kebulu
  • RH Malek Sg. Kebulu Jelalong

Representation history

Members of Parliament for Hulu Rajang
ParliamentNoYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
Ulu Rajang
1969-1971Parliament was suspended [4] [5]
3rd P1401971-1973 Jugah Barieng PESAKA
1973-1974BN (PESAKA)
4th P1501974-1976Sibat Miyut TagongSNAP
1976-1978BN (SNAP)
5th 1978-1982
6th 1982-1986Justine Jinggot
7th P1731986-1990
Hulu Rajang
8th P1761990-1995 Billy Abit Joo Independent
9th P1881995-1999BN (PRS)
10th P1891999-2004
11th P2152004-2008
12th P2162008-2013
13th 2013-2018 Wilson Ugak Kumbong
14th 2018
2018-2022GPS (PRS)
15th 2022–present

State constituency

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–19781978–19901990–19991999–20082008–20162016−present
Hulu RajangBaleh
Belaga
Murum
Ulu RajangBaleh
Belaga

Current state assembly members

No.State ConstituencyMemberParty (coalition)
N64 Baleh Nicholas Jantai JemutGPS (PRS)
N65 Belaga Liwan Lagang
N66 Murum Chukpai Ugon

Local governments

No.State ConstituencyLocal Government
N64BalehKapit District Council
N65Belaga
  • Kapit District Council
  • Bintulu Development Authority (Data Kakus area)
N66Murum
  • Kapit District Council
  • Bintulu Development Authority (Tubau area)

Election results

Malaysian general election, 2022
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
GPS Wilson Ugak Kumbong 15,45666.03Increase2.svg 66.03
PH Abun Sui Anyit7,95133.97Increase2.svg 2.17
Total valid votes23,407 100.00
Total rejected ballots311
Unreturned ballots89
Turnout23,80753.89Decrease2.svg 10.52
Registered electors43,438
Majority7,50532.06Decrease2.svg 4.33
GPS gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753265/PARLIMEN%20SARAWAK%20(PUB%20620).pdf
Malaysian general election, 2018
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Wilson Ugak Kumbong 11,83468.20Increase2.svg 5.45
PH Abun Sui Anyit5,51931.80Increase2.svg 31.80
Total valid votes17,353 100.00
Total rejected ballots306
Unreturned ballots68
Turnout17,72764.41Decrease2.svg 3.67
Registered electors27,520
Majority6,31536.39Decrease2.svg 3.76
BN hold Swing
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 2019-12-29. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Wilson Ugak Kumbong 9,11762.75Increase2.svg 2.93
PKR Abun Sui Anyit3,28322.60Increase2.svg 22.60
Sarawak Workers Party George Lagong2,12914.65Increase2.svg 14.65
Total valid votes14,529 100.00
Total rejected ballots213
Unreturned ballots21
Turnout14,76368.08Increase2.svg 4.99
Registered electors21,686
Majority5,83440.15Increase2.svg 20.51
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 2018-09-30. 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 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
Malaysian general election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Billy Abit Joo 6,59059.82Decrease2.svg 8.09
Independent George Lagong4,42640.18Increase2.svg 40.18
Total valid votes11,016 100.00
Total rejected ballots139
Unreturned ballots9
Turnout11,16463.09Increase2.svg 2.48
Registered electors17,696
Majority2,16419.64Decrease2.svg 16.18
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 2004
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Billy Abit Joo 6,94967.91Decrease2.svg 3.54
SNAP Bendindang Manjah3,28332.09Increase2.svg 32.09
Total valid votes10,232 100.00
Total rejected ballots171
Unreturned ballots13
Turnout10,41660.61Decrease2.svg 1.05
Registered electors
Majority3,66635.82Decrease2.svg 7.08
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1999
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Billy Abit Joo 6,88471.45Increase2.svg 2.87
Independent Kumbong Langit2,75128.55Increase2.svg 28.55
Total valid votes9,635 100.00
Total rejected ballots232
Unreturned ballots11
Turnout9,87861.66Decrease2.svg 2.14
Registered electors
Majority4,13342.90Increase2.svg 5.74
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1995
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Billy Abit Joo 6,73168.58Increase2.svg 12.36
Independent Lucius Jimbon3,08431.42Increase2.svg 31.42
Total valid votes9,815 100.00
Total rejected ballots274
Unreturned ballots22
Turnout10,11163.80Decrease2.svg 6.95
Registered electors
Majority3,64737.16Increase2.svg 24.72
BN gain from Independent Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1990
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
Independent Billy Abit Joo 5,39356.22Increase2.svg 56.22
BN Justine Jinggut4,20043.78Decrease2.svg 5.66
Total valid votes9,593 100.00
Total rejected ballots315
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout9,90870.75Increase2.svg 7.65
Registered electors14,004
Majority1,19312.44Decrease2.svg 8.95
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1986 : Ulu Rajang
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Justine Jinggot4,26149.44Increase2.svg 49.44
Independent Ugak Kumbong2,41728.05Increase2.svg 28.05
Independent Simon Temenggong Sibat1,94022.51Increase2.svg 22.51
Total valid votes8,618 100.00
Total rejected ballots355
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout8,97363.10
Registered electors14,220
Majority1,84421.39
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1982 : Ulu Rajang
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Justine Jinggot won uncontested.
BN Justine Jinggot
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors12,476
Majority
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1978 : Ulu Rajang
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Sibat Miyut Tagong3,98369.91Increase2.svg 26.57
Parti Anak Jati Sarawak Manjah Dengah1,24630.09Increase2.svg 30.09
Total valid votes5,697 100.00
Total rejected ballots672
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout6,36955.94Decrease2.svg 15.04
Registered electors11,385
Majority2,73739.82Increase2.svg 38.44
BN gain Swing
Malaysian general election, 1974 : Ulu Rajang
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
SNAP Sibat Miyut Tagong3,03144.72Increase2.svg 23.58
BN Leonard Linggi Jugah2,93743.34Increase2.svg 43.34
Independent Manjah Dengeh80911.93Increase2.svg 11.93
Total valid votes6,777 100.00
Total rejected ballots962
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout7,73970.98Decrease2.svg 7.39
Registered electors10,903
Majority941.38Decrease2.svg 18.86
SNAP gain from PESAKA Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1969 : Ulu Rajang
PartyCandidateVotes %
PESAKA Jugah Barieng 2,79541.38
SNAP Sibat Miyut Tagong1,42821.14
SUPP Rabong Langgot1,42421.08
Independent Kupa Kanyan1,10716.39
Total valid votes6,754 100.00
Total rejected ballots643
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout7,39778.37
Registered electors9,439
Majority1,36720.24
This was a new constituency created.

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