Kulim-Bandar Baharu (federal constituency)

Kulim-Bandar Baharu is a federal constituency in Kulim District and Bandar Baharu District , Kedah, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1959.

Kulim-Bandar Baharu (P018)
Kedah constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
 
 		 
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
PH
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
Last contested2018
Demographics
Electors (2018)[1]66,587
Area (km²)[2]690

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. This is only constituency was named after two towns named Kulim and Bandar Baharu and still used today.

Demographics

Ethnic breakdown of Kulim-Bandar Baharu's electorate as of 2018[3]

  Malay (69.19%)
  Chinese (17.65%)
  Indian (12.87%)
  Other ethnicities (0.29%)

History

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Tebuan, Ulu Mahang, Pekan Mahang, Ladang Sungai Dingin, FELDA Gunong Bongsu, Karangan, Terap, Ladang Sungai Ular, Ladang Anak Kulim, Jalan Tunku Bendahara, Taman Kenari, Taman Tunku Putra, Taman Seri Kulim, Pekan Kulim, Jalan Tunku Putra, Jalan Ibrahim, Bukit Awi, Taman Bersatu, Ayer Merah, Taman Anggerik, Junjong, Padang Penyangga, Durian Burong, Sungai Batu, Sungai Taka, Sungai Tengas, Selama, Batu Lintang, Kampong Ee Guan, Pekan Serdang, Batu 16, Relau, Sungai Kechil Illir, Ayer Puteh, Telok Sera, Pekan Lubok Buntar, Kerat Telunjok, Sungai Kechil Ulu, Parit Nibong, Permatang Pasir, Bandar Baharu.

2016–present:[4] The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Tebuan, Ulu Mahang, Pekan Mahang, Ladang Sungai Dingin, FELDA Gunong Bongsu, Karangan, Terap, Ladang Sungai Ular, Ladang Anak Kulim, Jalan Tunku Bendahara, Taman Kenari, Taman Tunku Putra, Taman Seri Kulim, Pekan Kulim, Jalan Tunku Putra, Jalan Ibrahim, Bukit Awi, Taman Bersatu, Ayer Merah, Taman Anggerik, Junjong, Padang Penyangga, Durian Burong, Sungai Batu, Sungai Taka, Sungai Tengas, Selama, Batu Lintang, Kampong Ee Guan, Pekan Serdang, Batu 16, Relau, Sungai Kechil Illir, Ayer Puteh, Telok Sera, Pekan Lubok Buntar, Kerat Telunjok, Sungai Kechil Ulu, Parit Nibong, Permatang Pasir, Bandar Baharu.

Representation history
Members of Parliament for Kulim-Bandar Baharu
ParliamentYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Parliament of the Federation of Malaya
1st1959–1963Tan Tye Chek (陈大泽)Alliance (MCA)
Parliament of Malaysia
1st1963–1964Tan Tye Chek (陈大泽)Alliance (MCA)
2nd1964–1969Tai Kuan Yang (戴观阳)
1969–1971Parliament was suspended[5][6]
3rd1971–1973Tai Kuan Yang (戴观阳)Alliance (MCA)
1973–1974BN (MCA)
4th1974–1978Azahari Md. Taib BN (UMNO)
5th1978–1982Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir
6th1982–1986
Kulim-Bandar Baharu
7th1986–1990Abdul Kadir Sheikh FadzirBN (UMNO)
8th1990–1995
9th1995–1999
10th1999–2004
11th2004–2008
12th2008–2010Zulkifli NoordinPKR
2010–2013Independent
13th2013–2018Abd. Aziz Sheikh FadzirBN (UMNO)
14th2018–presentSaifuddin Nasution IsmailPH (PKR)

State constituency
Parliamentary

constituency

 State constituency
1955–59* 1959–1974 1974–1986 1986–1995 1995–2004 2004–2018 2018–present
Kulim-Bandar Baharu Bandar Baharu
Kulim
Kulim-Bandar Bahru Bandar Bahru
Kulim
Serdang

Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHSaifuddin Nasution Ismail22,15942.62+42.62
BNAbd. Aziz Sheikh Fadzir18,29933.67-18.14
PASAbdul Raman Abdul Razak12,88523.71+23.71
Total valid votes 54,343 100.00
Total rejected ballots 894
Unreturned ballots 153
Turnout 55,39083.18
Registered electors 66,587
Majority 4,8608.95
PH gain from BN Swing +6.29
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Kedah [P.U. (B) 233/2018]" (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 Kedah [P.U. (B) 307/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbd. Aziz Sheikh Fadzir26,78251.81+8.98
PKRSaifuddin Nasution Ismail24,91148.19-8.98
Total valid votes 51,693 100.00
Total rejected ballots 839
Unreturned ballots 234
Turnout 52,76686.63
Registered electors 60,910
Majority 1,8713.62
BN gain from PKR Swing +8.98
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Kedah [P.U. (B) 170/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-16.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Kedah [P.U. (B) 211/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRZulkifli Noordin22,25557.17+17.94
BNAbd. Aziz Sheikh Fadzir16,67242.83-17.94
Total valid votes 38,927 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,022
Unreturned ballots 233
Turnout 40,18277.28
Registered electors 51,995
Majority 5,58314.34
PKR gain from BN Swing +17.94
Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir22,55660.77-1.28
KEADILANAlwi Mohd Yusop14,55839.23+1.28
Total valid votes 37,114 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,181
Unreturned ballots 494
Turnout 38,78977.54
Registered electors 50,024
Majority 7,99821.54
BN hold Swing -1.28
Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir20,76462.05-11.31
KEADILANSyeikh Azmi Ahmad12,69737.95+37.95
Total valid votes 33,461 100.00
Total rejected ballots 898
Unreturned ballots 422
Turnout 34,78173.85
Registered electors 47,096
Majority 8,06724.10
BN hold Swing -24.63
Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir22,45573.36+2.46
S46Abdul Aziz Mohamed8,15326.64-2.46
Total valid votes 30,608 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,491
Unreturned ballots 339
Turnout 32,43870.60
Registered electors 45,946
Majority 14,30246.72
BN hold Swing +2.46
Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir23,14970.90-3.01
S46Hashim Endut9,49929.10+29.10
Total valid votes 32,648 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,051
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 33,69974.23
Registered electors 45,398
Majority 13,65041.80
BN hold Swing -16.06
Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir21,04373.91+9.43
PASHassan Razak7,42926.09+7.83
Total valid votes 28,472 100.00
Total rejected ballots 887
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 29,35969.76
Registered electors 42,084
Majority 13,61447.82
BN hold Swing +0.80
Malaysian general election, 1982: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir17,09764.48-7.56
PASMohamed Salleh Mohamad4,84318.26-9.70
DAPLee Chuan Sam @ Lee Chian Sum4,57617.26+17.26
Total valid votes 26,516 100.00
Total rejected ballots 872
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 27,38875.24
Registered electors 36,399
Majority 12,254
BN hold Swing +1.07
Malaysian general election, 1978: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir16,36072.04-0.72
PASAbdul Aziz Kassim6,35127.96+27.96
Total valid votes 22,711 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 31,816
Majority 10,009
BN hold Swing -14.34
Malaysian general election, 1974: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAzahari Md. Taib13,88872.76N/A
IndependentAbdul Aziz Kassim5,20027.24+27.24
Total valid votes 19,088 100.00
Total rejected ballots 975
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 20,06371.81
Registered electors 27,940
Majority 8,688
BN gain from Alliance Swing -11.88
Malaysian general election, 1969: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceTai Kuan Yang14,38169.28+0.51
PMIPKhatib Shorbaini Hassan6,37830.72+20.41
Total valid votes 20,759 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,512
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 22,27173.56
Registered electors 30,274
Majority 8,003
Alliance hold Swing -9.95
Malaysian general election, 1964: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceTai Kuan Yang15,07768.77-0.82
Socialist FrontA. K. Veeman Kanusamy4,58520.91-9.50
PMIPMohamed Amin Che Mat2,26110.31+10.31
Total valid votes 21,923 100.00
Total rejected ballots 887
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 22,81075.20
Registered electors 30,332
Majority 10,492
Alliance hold Swing +4.34
Malayan general election, 1959: Kulim-Bandar Bahru
Party Candidate Votes%
AllianceTan Tye Chek11,31769.59
Socialist FrontChoong Ah Fong4,94630.41
Total valid votes 16,263 100.00
Total rejected ballots 344
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 16,60771.38
Registered electors 23,264
Majority 6,371
This was a new constituency created.

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