Simunjan (state constituency)
Simunjan is a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 1991.
The state constituency was created in the 1987 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 Rangkang, Putin, Rangawan, Terasi, Senangeh, Sungai Buloh, Ensengei, Simunjan, Temiang, Sageng, Sekendu, Sungai Apin, Tanjong Beluku, Slangking.
Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Simunjan |
Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
13th | 1991-1996 | Mohd. Naroden Majais | BN |
14th | 1996-2001 |
15th | 2001-2006 |
16th | 2006-2011 |
17th | 2011-2016 |
18th | 2016-present |
Election results
Sarawak state election, 2011 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Naroden Majais | 5,465 |
|
PKR | Mashor Hossen | 1,417 |
|
PCM | Mac Palima Nyambil | 237 |
|
Independent | Zaini Le' | 179 |
Total valid votes |
7,298 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
85 |
Unreturned ballots |
22 |
Turnout |
7,405 | 73.29 |
Registered electors |
10,104 |
Majority |
4,048 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
|
Sarawak state election, 2006 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Naroden Majais | 4,786 |
|
KEADILAN | Sakawi Nahari | 1,436 |
Total valid votes |
6,222 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
77 |
Unreturned ballots |
21 |
Turnout |
6,320 | 64.18 |
Registered electors |
9,846 |
Majority |
3,350 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Sarawak state election, 2001 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Naroden Majais | 4,088 |
|
KEADILAN | Bujang Ulis | 2,448 |
|
Independent | Muhammad Husain Mustapha | 90 |
Total valid votes |
6,626 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
64 |
Unreturned ballots |
11 |
Turnout |
6,701 | 64.19 |
Registered electors |
10,439 |
Majority |
1,640 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Sarawak state election, 1996 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Naroden Majais | 7,332 |
|
Independent | Shamsuddin Abdullah | 803 |
Total valid votes |
8,135 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
282 |
Unreturned ballots |
0 |
Turnout |
8,417 | 67.26 |
Registered electors |
12,514 |
Majority |
6,529 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Sarawak state election, 1991 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Naroden Majais | 4,948 |
|
PBDS | Jack Bujang | 2,466 |
|
Independent | Sahari Pet | 262 |
|
PERMAS | Shamsuddin Abdullah | 97 |
|
NEGARA | Edmun Durong Inting | 75 |
Total valid votes |
7,848 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
95 |
Unreturned ballots |
520 |
Turnout |
8,463 | 78.05 |
Registered electors |
10,843 |
Majority |
2,482 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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