Kuala Krai (federal constituency)

Kuala Krai is a federal constituency in Kelantan, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974.

Kuala Krai (P031)
Kelantan constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
 
 		 
Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman
PAS
Constituency created1974
First contested1974
Last contested2018
Demographics
Electors (2018)[1]70,348
Area (km²)[2]2,288

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.

Demographics

Ethnic breakdown of Kuala Krai's electorate as of 2018[3]

  Malay (94.55%)
  Chinese (3.96%)
  Indian (1.17%)
  Other ethnicities (0.31%)

History

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Pasir Kelang, Kuala Nal, Bukit Sireh, Batu Jong, Keroh, Pasir Gajah, Telekong, Sungai Durian, Chenulang, RKT Mengkebang, RPT Sungai Pas, Ladang Taku, Kampung Bharu Guchil Utara, Sri Guchil, Kampung Bharu Guchil Tengah, Kampung Bharu Guchil Selatan, Bandar Kuala Krai, Kg. Hamzah, RKT Bahagia, Tualang, Kenor, Kuala Pahi, Pahi, Temalir, Sungai Perial, Manek Urai Lama, Manek Urai Baru, Sungai Sok, Chuchoh Puteri, Lata Rek, Manjor, Laloh, Kandek, Kuala Gris, Dabong, Jelawang, Kemubu, Bintang, Bukit Abu, Temiang, Kampung Sungai Mel, Pemberian, Olak Jeram, Biak.

2016–present:[4] The constituency contains the polling districts of Pasir Kelang, Kuala Nal, Bukit Sireh, Batu Jong, Keroh, Pasir Gajah, Telekong, Sungai Durian, Chenulang, R.K.T Mengkebang, R.P.T Sungai Pas, Ladang Taku, Kampung Bharu Guchil Utara, Sri Guchil, Kampung Bharu Guchil Tengah, Kampung Bharu Guchil Selatan, Bandar Kuala Krai, Kg. Hamzah, RKT Bahagia, Tualang, Kenor, Kuala Pahi, Pahi, Temalir, Sungai Perial, Manek Urai Lama, Manek Urai Baru, Sungai Sok, Chuchoh Puteri, Lata Rek, Manjor, Laloh, Kandek, Kuala Gris, Dabong, Jelawang, Kemubu, Bintang, Bukit Abu, Temiang, Kampung Sungai Mel, Pemberian, Olak Jeram, Biak.

Representation history
Members of Parliament for Kuala Krai
ParliamentYearsMemberParty
Constituency created from Tanah Merah
4th1974-1978Mohd. Zahari AwangBN (PMIP)
5th1978-1982Nik Hussein Wan Abdul Rahman BN (UMNO)
6th1982-1986
7th1986-1990Mohamed Isa
8th1990-1995Ibrahim MahmoodPAS
9th1995-1999
10th1999-2004Mohamed Nasir Che Daud
11th2004-2008Mohamed Razali Che MamatBN (UMNO)
12th2008-2013Mohd Hatta Md. RamliPAS
13th2013-2015
2015-2018AMANAH
14th2018-2020Abdul Latiff Abdul RahmanPAS
2020-presentPN (PAS)

Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASAbdul Latiff Abdul Rahman28,90352.56+0.66
BNRamzi Ab Rahman20,91138.03-10.07
PHMohd. Yazid Abdullah5,1739.41+9.41
Total valid votes 54,987 100.00
Total rejected ballots 861
Unreturned ballots 430
Turnout 56,27880.00
Registered electors 70,348
Majority 7,99214.53
PAS hold Swing +5.37
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Kelantan [P.U. (B) 234/2018]" (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 Kelantan [P.U. (B) 308/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASMohd Hatta Md. Ramli27,91951.90-4.01
BNTuan Aziz Tuan Mat25,87648.10+4.01
Total valid votes 53,795 100.00
Total rejected ballots 720
Unreturned ballots 128
Turnout 54,64386.60
Registered electors 63,101
Majority 2,0433.80
PAS hold Swing -4.01
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Kelantan [P.U. (B) 171/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-18.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Kelantan [P.U. (B) 212/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASMohd Hatta Md. Ramli23,56255.91+9.28
BNChe Musa Che Omar18,57844.09-9.28
Total valid votes 42,140 100.00
Total rejected ballots 756
Unreturned ballots 117
Turnout 43,01382.32
Registered electors 52,250
Majority 4,98411.82
PAS gain from BN Swing +9.28
Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Razali Che Mamat19,14853.37+10.25
PASWan Abdul Rahim Wan Abdullah16,73246.63-10.25
Total valid votes 35,880 100.00
Total rejected ballots 785
Unreturned ballots 2
Turnout 36,66781.02
Registered electors 45,256
Majority 2,4166.74
BN gain from PAS Swing +10.25
Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASMohamed Nasir Che Daud16,83756.88+0.87
BNNik Hussain Abdul Rahman12,76543.12-0.87
Total valid votes 29,602 100.00
Total rejected ballots 528
Unreturned ballots 22
Turnout 30,15277.53
Registered electors 38,890
Majority 4,07213.76
PAS hold Swing +0.87
Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASIbrahim Mahmood14,93356.01-12.43
BNWan Zaid Wan Abdullah11,72743.99+12.43
Total valid votes 26,660 100.00
Total rejected ballots 959
Unreturned ballots 82
Turnout 27,70176.14
Registered electors 36,381
Majority 3,20612.02
PAS hold Swing -12.43
Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASIbrahim Mahmood18,36668.44+22.67
BNZahari Awang8,47131.56-22.67
Total valid votes 26,837 100.00
Total rejected ballots 684
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 27,52180.17
Registered electors 34,328
Majority 9,89536.88
PAS gain from BN Swing +22.67
Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Isa12,24054.23-1.08
PASKhalid Abdul Samad10,33045.77+1.08
Total valid votes 22,570 100.00
Total rejected ballots 557
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 23,12777.91
Registered electors 29,684
Majority 1,9108.46
BN hold Swing -1.08
Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNNik Hussein Wan Abdul Rahman10,89655.31-4.28
PASMohamed Zahari Awang8,80444.69+4.28
Total valid votes 19,700 100.00
Total rejected ballots 562
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 20,26282.89
Registered electors 24,445
Majority 2,092
BN hold Swing -4.28
Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNNik Hussein Wan Abdul Rahman9,10859.59-19.64
PASMohd. Zahari Awang6,17740.41+40.41
Total valid votes 15,285 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 19,697
Majority 2,931
BN hold Swing -30.03
Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%
BNMohd. Zahari Awang10,20679.23
IndependentWan Ismail Wan Ahmad2,67620.77
Total valid votes 12,882 100.00
Total rejected ballots 807
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 13,68973.40
Registered electors 18,650
Majority 7,530
This was a new constituency created.

References
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