Bukit Bendera (federal constituency)
Federal constituency | |||
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Legislature | Dewan Rakyat | ||
MP |
PH | ||
Constituency created | 1974 | ||
First contested | 1974 | ||
Last contested | 2018 |
Bukit Bendera is a federal constituency in Penang, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974.
The federal constituency was created in the 1974 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 Batu Feringgi, Jalan Vale of Tempe, Kampong Tanjong Bunga, Seaview Park, Jalan Gajah, Tanjong Tokong, Sungai Kelian, Bukit Bendera, Stesyen Bawah, Jalan Lintang, Hye Keat Estate, Reservoir Gardens, Race Course, Taman Sempadan, Fettes Park, Ladang Hong Seng, Taman Bunga, Quarry Drive, Jalan Batu Gantong, Rumah Pangsa, Rifle Range Road, Rifle Range, Pantai Molek, Jalan Punchak Erskine, Taman Gottlieb, College Avenue, Bangkok Lane, Peel Avenue, Ayer Rajah, Barrack Road.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Batu Feringgi, Jalan Vale of Tempe, Kampong Tanjong Bunga, Seaview Park, Jalan Gajah, Tanjong Tokong, Sungai Kelian, Bukit Bendera, Stesyen Bawah, Jalan Lintang, Hye Keat Estate, Reservoir Gardens, Race Course, Taman Sempadan, Fettes Park, Ladang Hong Seng, Taman Bunga, Quarry Drive, Jalan Batu Gantong, Rumah Pangsa, Rifle Range Road, Rifle Range, Pantai Molek, Jalan Punchak Erskine, Taman Gottlieb, College Avenue, Bangkok Lane, Peel Avenue, Ayer Rajah, Barrack Road.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Bukit Bendera | ||||
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Parliament | Years | Member | Party | |
Constituency created | ||||
4th | 1974-1978 | Albert Mah | BN | |
5th | 1978-1982 | Peter Paul Dason | DAP | |
6th | 1982-1986 | Gooi Hock Seng | ||
7th | 1986-1990 | |||
8th | 1990-1995 | |||
9th | 1995-1999 | Chia Kwang Chye | BN | |
10th | 1999-2004 | |||
11th | 2004-2008 | |||
12th | 2008-2013 | Liew Chin Tong | DAP | |
13th | 2013-2018 | Zairil Khir Johari | ||
14th | 2018-present | Wong Hon Wai | PH (DAP) |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
PH | Wong Hon Wai | 50,049 | 83.83 | |||||
BN | Andy Yong Kim Seng | 9,318 | 15.61 | |||||
MU | Tan Gim Theam | 339 | 0.57 | |||||
Total valid votes | 59,706 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 512 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | 211 | |||||||
Turnout | 60,429 | 80.50 | ||||||
Registered electors | 75,069 | |||||||
Majority | 40,731 | 68.22 | ||||||
PH gain from DAP | Swing | ? | ||||||
Source(s) "His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Penang [P.U. (B) 236/2018]" (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 Penang [P.U. (B) 310/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01. |
Malaysian general election, 2013 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Zairil Khir Johari | 45,591 | 78.06 | + 10.69 | ||||
BN | Teh Leong Meng | 12,813 | 21.94 | - 10.69 | ||||
Total valid votes | 58,404 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 615 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | 99 | |||||||
Turnout | 59,118 | 83.17 | ||||||
Registered electors | 71,085 | |||||||
Majority | 32,778 | 56.12 | ||||||
DAP hold | Swing | |||||||
Source(s) "Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Penang [P.U. (B) 173/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-10. "Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Penang [P.U. (B) 214/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-10. |
Malaysian general election, 2008 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Liew Chin Tong | 31,243 | 67.37 | + 29.06 | ||||
BN | Chia Kwang Chye | 15,131 | 32.63 | - 29.06 | ||||
Total valid votes | 46,374 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 642 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | 89 | |||||||
Turnout | 47,105 | 72.98 | ||||||
Registered electors | 64,545 | |||||||
Majority | 16,112 | 34.74 | ||||||
DAP gain from BN | Swing | ? |
Malaysian general election, 2004 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
BN | Chia Kwang Chye | 28,281 | 61.69 | + 11.58 | ||||
DAP | Zulkifli Mohd Noor | 17,564 | 38.31 | - 11.58 | ||||
Total valid votes | 45,845 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 998 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | 46,843 | 71.93 | ||||||
Registered electors | 65,123 | |||||||
Majority | 10,717 | 23.38 | ||||||
BN hold | Swing |
Malaysian general election, 1999 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
BN | Chia Kwang Chye | 24,280 | 50.11 | - 2.78 | ||||
DAP | Lim Kit Siang | 24,176 | 49.89 | + 2.78 | ||||
Total valid votes | 48,456 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 1,051 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | 380 | |||||||
Turnout | 49,887 | 71.66 | ||||||
Registered electors | 69,616 | |||||||
Majority | 104 | 0.22 | ||||||
BN hold | Swing |
Malaysian general election, 1995 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
BN | Chia Kwang Chye | 26,683 | 52.89 | + 15.49 | ||||
DAP | Gooi Hock Seng @ Goi Hock Seng | 23,765 | 47.11 | - 15.49 | ||||
Total valid votes | 50,448 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 1,112 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | 217 | |||||||
Turnout | 51,777 | 74.78 | ||||||
Registered electors | 69,239 | |||||||
Majority | 2,918 | 5.78 | ||||||
BN gain from DAP | Swing | ? |
Malaysian general election, 1990 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Gooi Hock Seng | 25,978 | 62.60 | + 4.10 | ||||
BN | David Choong Ewe Leong | 15,519 | 37.40 | - 4.10 | ||||
Total valid votes | 41,497 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 813 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | 42,310 | 74.19 | ||||||
Registered electors | 57,029 | |||||||
Majority | 10,459 | 15.20 | ||||||
DAP hold | Swing |
Malaysian general election, 1986 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Gooi Hock Seng | 22,512 | 58.50 | |||||
BN | Khor Gark Kim | 15,972 | 41.50 | |||||
Total valid votes | 38,484 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 859 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | 39,343 | 71.91 | ||||||
Registered electors | 54,711 | |||||||
Majority | 6,540 | 17.00 | ||||||
DAP hold | Swing |
Malaysian general election, 1982 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Gooi Hock Seng | 27,440 | 54.78 | |||||
BN | Tan Koon Teik | 22,649 | 45.22 | |||||
Total valid votes | 50,089 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 1,225 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | 51,314 | 76.29 | ||||||
Registered electors | 67,261 | |||||||
Majority | 4,791 | |||||||
DAP hold | Swing |
Malaysian general election, 1978 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
DAP | Peter Paul Dason | 21,864 | 51.04 | |||||
BN | H'ng Hung Yong | 17,954 | 41.91 | |||||
SDP | Oh Keng Seng | 3,022 | 7.05 | |||||
Total valid votes | 42,840 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | ||||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | ||||||||
Registered electors | 55,860 | |||||||
Majority | 3,910 | |||||||
DAP gain from BN | Swing | ? |
Malaysian general election, 1974 | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||||
BN | Albert Mah | 18,186 | 57.07 | |||||
DAP | Peter Paul Dason | 9,408 | 29.52 | |||||
PEKEMAS | Wong Hoong Yin | 2,138 | 6.71 | |||||
PSRM | Lee Yong Chew @ Lee Leong Soo | 2,135 | 6.70 | |||||
Total valid votes | 31,867 | 100.00 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 785 | |||||||
Unreturned ballots | ||||||||
Turnout | 32,652 | 79.57 | ||||||
Registered electors | 41,033 | |||||||
Majority | 8,778 | |||||||
This was a new constituency created. |
References
- "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
- ↑ "Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Polling Districts and Polling Centres for the Federal Constituencies and State Constituencies of the States of Malaya [P.U. (B) 197/2016]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-19.