Layar (state constituency)
Layar is a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 1969.
The state constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly under the first past the post voting system.
History
2016–present: The constituency contains the polling districts of Spak, Padeh, Bebanggai, Betong, Kampung Betong, Lubau, Penyalaneh, Jelau, Melanjan, Tapeh, Luing, Krapa, Teguyu, Perdu, Dabok, Gawis, Balingam, Kron, Plepok, Merunjau, Entanak, Saka, Penurin, Tanu, Jugir, Pasa, Selulap, Stambak.
Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Layar |
Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
8th | 1969-1974 | Stephen Kalong Ningkan | SNAP |
9th | 1974-1979 | Alfred Jabu Numpang | BN |
10th | 1979-1983 |
11th | 1983-1987 | Alfred Jabu Numpang | BN |
12th | 1987-1991 |
13th | 1991-1996 |
14th | 1996-2001 |
15th | 2001-2006 |
16th | 2006-2011 |
17th | 2011-2016 |
18th | 2016-present |
Election results
Sarawak state election, 2016 |
The 2016election will be held on May 7. |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Gerald Rentap Jabu |
|
PKR | Vernon Aji Kedit |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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Sarawak state election, 2011 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang | 3,703 |
|
PKR | Stanny Embat Dharoh Laja | 1,787 |
|
SNAP | Joe Unggang | 183 |
|
Independent | Tedewin Ngumbang @ Kibak Datu | 170 |
Total valid votes |
5,843 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
91 |
Unreturned ballots |
43 |
Turnout |
5,977 | 73.71 |
Registered electors |
8,109 |
Majority |
1,916 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2006 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang | 3,767 |
|
SNAP | Dayrell Walter Entrie | 1,090 |
|
Independent | Peter Jaban | 105 |
Total valid votes |
4,962 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
64 |
Unreturned ballots |
10 |
Turnout |
5,036 | 67.91 |
Registered electors |
7,415 |
Majority |
2,677 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2001 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang | 5,704 |
|
Independent | Florence Walter Samuel | 1,171 |
|
Independent | Danson Bulli Jelian | 198 |
Total valid votes |
7,073 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
115 |
Unreturned ballots |
10 |
Turnout |
7,198 | 67.81 |
Registered electors |
10,615 |
Majority |
4,533 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1996 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
On the nomination day, Alfred Jabu Numpang won uncontested. |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
10,636 |
Registered electors |
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Majority |
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|
BN hold |
Swing |
{{{3}}}
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Sarawak state election, 1991 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang | 4,847 |
|
PBDS | Frank Apau | 2,361 |
Total valid votes |
7,208 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
73 |
Unreturned ballots |
15 |
Turnout |
7,296 | 75.74 |
Registered electors |
9,633 |
Majority |
2,486 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1987 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1983 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1979 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Alfred Jabu Numpang |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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BN gain from SNAP |
Swing |
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References