Kapit (federal constituency)

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Kapit (P215)
Flag of Sarawak.svg Sarawak constituency
PRN Sarawak 2021.svg
Federal constituency
Legislature Dewan Rakyat
MP
Alexander Nanta Linggi
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested 1969
Last contested 2022
Demographics
Population (2020) [1] 43,981
Electors (2022) [2] 45,210
Area (km²)6,331
Pop. density (per km²)6.9

Kapit is a federal constituency in Kapit Division (Song District & Kapit 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

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

Ethnic breakdown of Kapit's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (85.7%)
   Chinese (9%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (4.4%)
  Other ethnicities (0.9%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Kapit constituency has a total of 19 polling districts. [3]

State constituencyPolling DistrictsCodeLocation
Pelagus（N61）Pelagus215/61/01
  • RH Bunyau Pulau Pisang
  • RH Mengga Ng. Semenuang
  • RH Jelani Kerangan Bangat Batang Rajang
  • SK Ng. Encheremin
  • RH Seliong
  • RH Rabar Ng
  • RII Jengeng Ng Mela
  • SK Ng. Pelagus
  • RH Achong Ng. Benin
  • SK Ulu Pelagus
  • RH Antau Sg Pelagus
  • RH George Sg. Pelagus
Sungai Amang215/61/02SK Sg. Amang
Nanga Peraran215/61/03
  • SK Ng. Peraran
  • RH Budit Ng. Mekey
  • RH Jelanie Ng Sama
  • RH Sabang Ng Buya
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
Sut215/61/04
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
  • RH Sanggau Sg. Sut
  • RH Belikau Sg. Sut
  • RH Jugah Sut
  • RH Baraoh Tembawai Sandong Baroh
  • RH Emak
  • RH Al, Entawau Ulu
  • RH Mamot
  • RH Taing
  • SK Ng. Bena
  • RH Nyawai Sg. Bena
  • RH Nyawai
  • RH Naga
  • SK Ng. Kebiaw
  • SK Lepong Balleh
  • RH Gawan
  • SK Ng Mujong
  • SK Ng Bawai
  • RH Bengau Sg. Sut
Katibas (N62)Manap215/62/01
  • RH Buni Sg. Lajan
  • RH Edward, Ng. Lajan Sg. Lijau
  • RH Darlin Sg. Lijau
  • RH Timothy Ason (Rh Jureng) Manap Batu
  • RH Muni @ Rua Lepong Aur
  • RH Tanang (Rh Balan) Ng. Embuau
  • RH Ngitar Lubok Rerong
  • RH Sugai Ng Sebetong Sg. Song
Temelat215/62/02
  • RH Kennedy, Ng Bekakap. Ulu Sg Iran
  • RH Runi, Ng, Selepong, Ulu Sg. Iran
  • SK Ng. Dalai Sg. Iran
  • RH Musin Ng Wai Sg. Iran
  • RH Gawan Ng Sebirah Sg. Iran
  • RH Chirry Ng Setindok Emperan Munti Sg. Iran
  • RH Jamba Ng. Santu Sg. Iran
  • SK Temalat
  • RH Nobert. Sesawa Batang Rajang
  • RH Sering, Ng Temiang, Batang Rajang
  • RIH Austin Ekau Ng Sipan Batang
  • SK Ng. Benguang
Song215/62/03
  • SJK (C) Hin Hua Song
  • Madrasah Kpg Gelam
Katibas215/62/04
  • RH Joslee Ng. Matalau
  • RH Demang Emperan Menuang Sg. Musah
  • RH Baro Ng. Semulong Sg. Musah
  • RH Japok Ng Senyaru Musah
  • RH Gelana Ng Tekalit
  • RH Jala Ng Miaw Katibas Hilir
  • RH Serit Ng. Setapang Sg. Takan
  • RH Zachius Nyalu, Ng Takan, Katibas
  • RH Cecelia Bunsu Ng, Kebiew
  • RH Wil Ng. Nyimoh
  • RH Delok Sg. Engkabau
Tapang215/62/05
  • RH Api Ng. Terusa
  • SK Lubok Ipoh
  • RH Sebun Ng. Masak
  • RH Gendang Karangan Rangkang
  • RH Nugu Ng. Sesibau
  • RII Jinggong Ng. Anchau
Bangkit215/62/06
  • RH Kana, Kerangan Panjang, Ulu Sg. Bangkit
  • RH Akang, Batu Pikul, Sg Bangkit
  • RH Lauang, Sg Ayat, Ulu Bangkit
  • RIH Lasin Rantau Abau Sg. Bangkit
  • RH Badag Ng Meluan Sg. Bangkit
  • SK Ng. Bangkit
  • RH Ribut Ng. Serau
  • RH Dagom Ng Makot
  • RH Bangau Ng Entuat
  • RH ljau Ng. Mukeh
Tekalit215/62/07
  • RH Gilbert Nyandang Ng. Sepunggok Tekali
  • RH Melayu Ng. Latong Tekalit
  • RH Sibat Ulu Sg. Janan Tekalit
  • SK Ng. Janan Tekalit
  • RH Changai Ng. Tenggangai Tekalit
  • RH Endah Ng Sepayang Sg Tekalit
  • SK Ng. Nansang Tekalit
  • RH Barain, Ng. Sebungkang, Sg Tekalit
Bukit Goram (N63)Sungai Kapit215/63/01
  • SK Sg. Kapit
  • RH Bundong, Sebabai Ili, Jalan Bukit Goram
Kapit215/63/02SJK (C) Hock Lam Kapit
Menuan215/63/03
  • SK Ulu Menuan
  • RH Sli Sg. Menuan
  • RH Manggan Menuan
  • RH Lampoh Sg Menuan
  • SK Lepong Menuan
  • RH Jambon, Ng. Ensilai
  • RH Dingai Ng. Goh
Ibau215/63/04
  • Sek. Keb. Ulu Yong
  • RH Manok Sg Yong
  • RH Empawi Sg. Yong
  • RH Ngelai Sg. Yong
  • SK Ng. Terusa
  • RH Nuga, Semujan Ili Belawai
  • RH Seliong, Sekerangan Atas, Sg. Belawai
  • RH Bena, Ng Sema. Sg Yong
  • RH Ekau, Ng Semawang, Batang Rajang
  • RH Kayan, Ng Dia, Batang Rajang
  • SK Ng. Segenok
  • RH Beli, Ng Ensurai, Sg. Ibau
  • SK Ng Ibau
Kampung Baru215/63/05SK Kapit
Selirik215/63/06
  • SK Methodist
  • RH Juin, Rantau Tapang, Sg Seranau
  • RH Barnabas, Kampung Serian, Batang Rajang
  • RH Ayu, Ng. Tulie Baruh
Sibau215/63/07RH John Sg. Sibau
Entagai215/63/08
  • RH Baja Sg. Entangai
  • SK Ulu Melipis
  • RH Untat Sg. Melipis
  • RH Robert

Representation history

Members of Parliament for Kapit
ParliamentNoYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
1969-1971Parliament was suspended [4] [5]
3rd P1391971-1974Abit AngkinSNAP
4th P1491974-1978BN (PBB)
5th 1978-1982Leonard Linggi Jugah
6th 1982-1986
7th P1721986-1990James Jimbun Pungga
8th P1751990-1995
9th P1771995-1999
10th P1781999-2004 Alexander Nanta Linggi
11th P2142004-2008
12th P2152008-2013
13th 2013-2018
14th 2018
2018–2022GPS (PBB)
15th 2022–present

State constituency

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–19781978–19901990–19991999–20082008–20162016−present
KapitBukit Goram
Katibas
Song
Pelagus

Current state assembly members

No.State ConstituencyMemberCoalition (Party)
N61 Pelagus Wilson Nyabong IjangGPS (PRS)
N62 Katibas Lidam AssanGPS (PBB)
N63 Bukit Goram Jefferson Jamit Unyat

Local governments

No.State ConstituencyLocal Government
N61PelagusKapit District Council
N62Katibas
N63Bukit Goram

Election results

Malaysian general election, 2022
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
GPS Alexander Nanta Linggi 16,52275.10Increase2.svg 75.10
PH Khusyairy Pangkas Abdullah @ Pangkas Unggang4,12018.73Increase2.svg 18.73
PBDS Baru Robert Saweng1,3576.17Increase2.svg 6.17
Total valid votes21,999 100.00
Total rejected ballots382
Unreturned ballots164
Turnout22,54548.66Decrease2.svg 11.63
Registered electors45,210
Majority12,40256.37Decrease2.svg 1.45
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 Alexander Nanta Linggi 14,30278.91Increase2.svg 0.56
DAP Paren Nyawi3,82321.09Decrease2.svg 0.56
Total valid votes18,125 100.00
Total rejected ballots278
Unreturned ballots82
Turnout18,48560.29Decrease2.svg 6.42
Registered electors30,658
Majority10,47957.82Increase2.svg 1.12
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.

"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. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Alexander Nanta Linggi 13,44678.35Increase2.svg 78.35
DAP Ramli Malaka3,71521.65Increase2.svg 21.65
Total valid votes17,161 100.00
Total rejected ballots271
Unreturned ballots42
Turnout17,47466.71
Registered electors26,195
Majority9,73156.70
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. 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. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
Malaysian general election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Alexander Nanta Linggi won uncontested.
BN Alexander Nanta Linggi
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 2004
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Alexander Nanta Linggi won uncontested.
BN Alexander Nanta Linggi
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1999
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Alexander Nanta Linggi 12,15785.97Increase2.svg 27.13
Independent Richard Nujong Abit1,1418.07Increase2.svg 8.07
PKR Nor Azman Abdullah @ Baginda Minda8435.96Increase2.svg 5.96
Total valid votes14,141 100.00
Total rejected ballots227
Unreturned ballots54
Turnout14,42265.75Decrease2.svg 1.09
Registered electors
Majority11,01677.90Increase2.svg 60.22
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1995
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN James Jimbun Pungga7,91758.84Increase2.svg 4.91
Independent Lau Ung Hai5,53941.16Increase2.svg 41.16
Total valid votes13,456 100.00
Total rejected ballots435
Unreturned ballots52
Turnout13,94366.84Decrease2.svg 11.09
Registered electors
Majority2,37817.68Increase2.svg 8.64
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1990
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN James Jimbun Pungga7,40353.93Decrease2.svg 8.45
Independent Sng Chee Hua6,16244.89Increase2.svg 44.89
Independent Ahmad Salleh1631.19Increase2.svg 1.19
Total valid votes13,728 100.00
Total rejected ballots186
Unreturned ballots
Turnout13,91477.93Increase2.svg 22.98
Registered electors17,854
Majority1,2419.04Decrease2.svg 15.72
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1986
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN James Jimbun Pungga5,03462.38Increase2.svg 62.38
Independent Ahmad Salleh3,03637.62Increase2.svg 37.62
Total valid votes8,070 100.00
Total rejected ballots409
Unreturned ballots
Turnout8,47954.95
Registered electors15,431
Majority1,99824.76
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1982
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Leonard Linggi Jugah won uncontested.
BN Leonard Linggi Jugah
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors14,555
Majority
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1978
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Leonard Linggi Jugah5,12267.49Increase2.svg 17.07
Parti Anak Jati Sarawak Hillary Simon Salleh2,46732.51Increase2.svg 32.51
Total valid votes7,589 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors13,359
Majority2,65534.98Increase2.svg 34.14
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1974
PartyCandidateVotes % ∆%
BN Abit Angkin3,78650.42Increase2.svg 8.73
SNAP Nuing Kadi3,72349.58Increase2.svg 7.89
Total valid votes7,509 100.00
Total rejected ballots690
Unreturned ballots0
Turnout8,19966.87Decrease2.svg 8.42
Registered electors12,262
Majority630.84Decrease2.svg 4.84
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?
Malaysian general election, 1969
PartyCandidateVotes %
SNAP Abit Angkin3,00841.69
PESAKA Jinggot Atan2,59836.01
Independent Kuleh1,60922.30
Total valid votes7,215 100.00
Total rejected ballots706
Unreturned ballots
Turnout7,92175.29
Registered electors10,521
Majority4105.68
This was a new constituency created.

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