Kuala Kangsar is a federal constituency in Perak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1959.
The federal constituency was created in the 1958 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.
History
2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Jalan Kangsar, Jalan Datoh, Jalan Dato Sagor, Kampong Talang, Kampong Pajak Potong, Kampong Sayong Lembah, Bukit Resident, Bukit Chandan, Bendang Kering, Menora, Senggang, Seberang Manong, Bekor, Taman Bunga Raya, Talang Hulu, Jalan Baharu, Bendang Panjang, Jerlun, Kampong Mesjid, Kampong Ketior, Ulu Kenas, Lempor, Kampong Jeliang, Manong, Kampong Semat, Ulu Piol.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Jalan Kangsar, Jalan Datoh, Jalan Dato Sagor, Kampong Talang, Kampong Pajak Potong, Kampong Sayong Lembah, Bukit Resident, Bukit Chandan, Bendang Kering, Menora, Senggang, Seberang Manong, Bekor, Taman Bunga Raya, Talang Hulu, Jalan Baharu, Bendang Panjang, Jerlun, Kampong Mesjid, Kampong Ketior, Ulu Kenas, Lempor, Kampong Jeliang, Manong, Kampong Semat, Ulu Piol.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Kuala Kangsar |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
Parliament of the Federation of Malaya |
1st | 1959-1963 | Abdullah Abdul Raof | Alliance |
Parliament of Malaysia |
1st | 1963-1964 | Abdullah Abdul Raof | Alliance |
2nd | 1964-1969 | Megat Khas Megat Omar |
| 1969-1971 | Parliament dissolved[2][3] |
3rd | 1971-1973 | Mohamed Ghazali Jawi | Alliance |
1973-1974 | BN |
4th | 1974-1978 | Oon Zariah Abu Bakar |
5th | 1978-1982 | Yong Fatimah Mohd. Razali |
6th | 1982-1986 | Rafidah Aziz |
7th | 1986-1990 |
8th | 1990-1995 |
9th | 1995-1999 |
10th | 1999-2004 |
11th | 2004-2008 |
12th | 2008-2013 |
13th | 2013-2016 | Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad |
2016-present | Mastura Mohd Yazid |
Election results
Malaysian general by-election, 18 June 2016 The by-election was called due to the death of incumbent, Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad. |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
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BN | Mastura Mohd Yazid | 12,653 | 54.37 | + 3.23 |
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PAS | Najihatussalehah Ahmad | 5,684 | 24.42 | - 22.83 |
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Amanah | Ahmad Termizi Ramli | 4,883 | 20.98 | + 20.98 |
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Independent | Izat Bukhary Ismail Bukhary | 54 | 0.23 | + 0.23 |
Total valid votes |
23,274 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
239 |
Unreturned ballots |
10 |
Turnout |
23,523 | 71.39 |
Registered electors |
32,949 |
Majority |
6,969 | 29.95 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 2008 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Rafidah Aziz | 10,735 | 53.64 | - 12.09 |
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PAS | Khairuddin Abd Malik | 9,277 | 46.36 | + 12.09 |
Total valid votes |
20,012 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
373 |
Unreturned ballots |
388 |
Turnout |
20,773 | 73.34 |
Registered electors |
28,325 |
Majority |
1,458 | 10.28 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Rafidah Aziz | 15,393 | 76.44 | + 10.52 |
|
S46 | Abdul Khalid Mohd. Nasir | 4,744 | 23.56 | - 10.52 |
Total valid votes |
20,137 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
736 |
Unreturned ballots |
116 |
Turnout |
20,989 | 65.56 |
Registered electors |
32,014 |
Majority |
10,649 | 52.88 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1990 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Rafidah Aziz | 16,548 | 65.92 | - 5.13 |
|
S46 | Jamaluddin Mohd Din | 8,554 | 34.08 | + 34.08 |
Total valid votes |
25,102 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
824 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
25,926 | 68.84 |
Registered electors |
37,661 |
Majority |
7,994 | 31.84 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Rafidah Aziz | 12,159 | 65.27 |
|
DAP | Harikrishnan Vallappan | 3,603 | 19.34 |
|
PAS | Muhammad Harun | 2,867 | 15.39 |
Total valid votes |
18,629 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
527 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
19,156 | 72.19 |
Registered electors |
26,535 |
Majority |
8,556 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Yong Fatimah Mohd. Razali |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
23,958 |
Majority |
4,798 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Oon Zariah Abu Bakar | 9,063 | 62.91 |
|
DAP | Kok Kean Fatt | 3,826 | 26.56 |
|
PEKEMAS | Abdul Raffor Abdul Hamid | 1,517 | 10.53 |
Total valid votes |
14,406 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
532 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
14,938 | 68.78 |
Registered electors |
21,720 |
Majority |
5,237 |
|
BN gain from Alliance |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1969 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
Alliance | Mohamed Ghazali Jawi | 12,580 | 57.99 |
|
PMIP | Abdul Mutalib Mohd Tahir | 9,113 | 42.01 |
Total valid votes |
21,693 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,587 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
23,280 | 70.40 |
Registered electors |
33,067 |
Majority |
3,467 |
|
Alliance hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1959 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
Alliance | Abdullah Abdul Raof | 8,367 | 44.68 |
|
PMIP | Syed Nordin Husein | 5,581 | 29.80 |
|
Socialist Front | Omar Nordin | 4,780 | 25.52 |
Total valid votes |
18,728 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
146 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
18,874 | 71.31 |
Registered electors |
26,466 |
Majority |
2,786 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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