Pengkalan Rinting (state constituency)
Pengkalan Rinting is a state constituency in Johor, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Johor State Legislative Assembly since 2004.
The state constituency was created in the 2003 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Johor State Legislative Assembly under the first past the post voting system.
History
2004–present: The constituency contains the polling districts of Jaya Mas, Belibis Perling, Sri Jaya, Kampong Pasir, Pengkalan Rinting, Skudai Kiri, Sungai Danga, Taman Sutera, Bukit Serene, Ulu Ayer Molek, Kebun Teh, Tarom, Nong Chik, Tambatan, Gertak Merah, Kampong Bahru, Yahya Awal, Ngee Heng, Ayer Molek, Kampong Pahang, Bandar, Camar Perling, Pucung Perling, Rawa Perling, Bukit Indah, Nusa Indah, Selesa Jaya, Tampoi Indah.
Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Pengkalan Rinting |
Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
11th | 2004-2008 | Low Teh Hian | BN |
12th | 2008-2013 | Chia Song Cheng |
13th | 2013-present | Cheo Yee How | DAP |
Election results
Johor state election, 2013 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Cheo Yee How | 26,464 |
|
BN | Chang Mei Kee | 24,494 |
Total valid votes |
50,958 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,063 |
Unreturned ballots |
92 |
Turnout |
52,113 | 85.13 |
Registered electors |
61,217 |
Majority |
1,970 |
|
DAP gain from BN |
Swing |
?
|
|
Johor state election, 2008 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Chia Song Cheng | 21,203 |
|
PAS | Rahmatullah Abdul | 10,829 |
Total valid votes |
32,032 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
610 |
Unreturned ballots |
121 |
Turnout |
32,763 | 70.21 |
Registered electors |
46,664 |
Majority |
10,374 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Johor state election, 2004 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Low Teh Hian | 23,321 |
|
PAS | Rahmatullah Abdul | 4,403 |
Total valid votes |
27,724 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
541 |
Unreturned ballots |
40 |
Turnout |
28,305 | 67.54 |
Registered electors |
41,909 |
Majority |
18,918 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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