Machang (federal constituency)

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

Machang (P029)
Kelantan constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
 
 		 
Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub
BN
Constituency created1974
First contested1974
Last contested2018
Demographics
Electors (2018)[1]68,387
Area (km²)[2]528

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 Macahng's electorate as of 2018[3]

  Malay (96.45%)
  Chinese (3.13%)
  Indian (0.18%)
  Other ethnicities (0.23%)

History

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Bandar, Alor Melaka, Merbau Chondong, Kedai Pulai Chondong, Pangkal Gong, Kerawang, Bagan, Kampung Tok Bok, Joh, Labok, Kampung Binjai, Dewan, Simpul Berlubang, Kelaweh, Pak Roman, Pangkal Meleret, Paloh Rawa, Batu 30, Kampung Raja, Kampung Pauh, Bandar Temangan, Kampung Kerilla, Pangkal Chuit, Sungai Hala, Kweng Hitam, Pangkal Changgong, Bandar Lama, Bandar Bharu, Bukit Tiu, Ulu Sat, Banggol Judah, Bakar, Kemuning, Cherang Hangus, Kampung Pek, Kampung Bunut.

2016–present:[4] The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Bandar, Alor Melaka, Merbau Chondong, Kedai Pulai Chondong, Pangkal Gong, Kerawang, Bagan, Kampung Tok Bok, Joh, Labok, Kampung Binjai, Dewan, Simpul Berlubang, Kelaweh, Pak Roman, Pangkal Meleret, Paloh Rawa, Batu 30, Kampung Raja, Kampung Pauh, Bandar Temangan, Kampung Kerilla, Pangkal Chuit, Sungai Hala, Kweng Hitam, Pangkal Changgong, Bandar Lama, Bandar Bharu, Bukit Tiu, Ulu Sat, Banggol Judah, Bakar, Kemuning, Cherang Hangus, Kampung Pek, Kampung Bunut.

Representation history
Members of Parliament for Machang
ParliamentYearsMemberParty
Constituency created from Pasir Puteh
4th1974-1978Abdullah AhmadBN (UMNO)
5th1978-1982Mohd. Kassim Ahmed
6th1982-1986
7th1986-1990
8th1990-1995Ahmad Shukri HassanS46
9th1995-1999Sukri Mohamed
10th1999-2004Mohd Yusoff Mohd NorPAS
11th2004-2008Sazmi MiahBN (UMNO)
12th2008-2013Saifuddin Nasution IsmailPKR
13th2013-2018Ahmad Jazlan YaakubBN (UMNO)
14th2018-2020
2020-presentPN (UMNO)

Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAhmad Jazlan Yaakub26,07647.39 3.41
PASZulkifli Mamat23,25242.26 42.26
PHSazmi Miah5,69510.35 10.35
Total valid votes 55,023 100.00
Total rejected ballots 801
Unreturned ballots 496
Turnout 56,32082.35
Registered electors 68,387
Majority 2,8245.13
BN hold Swing 22.84
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%∆%
BNAhmad Jazlan Yaakub25,66050.80 2.60
PKRWan Zawawi Wan Ismail24,85549.20 2.60
Total valid votes 50,515 100.00
Total rejected ballots 729
Unreturned ballots 128
Turnout 51,37286.74
Registered electors 59,226
Majority 8051.60
BN gain from PKR Swing 2.60
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%∆%
PKRSaifuddin Nasution Ismail21,04151.80N/A
BNSazmi Miah19,58148.20 1.99
Total valid votes 40,622 100.00
Total rejected ballots 748
Unreturned ballots 124
Turnout 41,49484.41
Registered electors 49,157
Majority 1,4603.60
PKR gain from BN Swing N/A
Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNSazmi Miah17,46450.19 10.64
PASMohd Yusoff Mohd Nor17,32949.81 10.64
Total valid votes 34,793 100.00
Total rejected ballots 599
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 35,39280.67
Registered electors 43,872
Majority 1350.38
BN gain from PAS Swing 10.64
Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PASMohd Yusoff Mohd Nor20,01060.45N/A
BNSukri Mohamed13,09139.55 5.20
Total valid votes 33,101 100.00
Total rejected ballots 453
Unreturned ballots 33
Turnout 33,58777.74
Registered electors 43,204
Majority 6,91920.90
PAS gain from S46 Swing N/A
Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
S46Sukri Mohamed15,99855.25 9.98
BNMuhammad Hamzah12,95944.75 11.17
Total valid votes 28,957 100.00
Total rejected ballots 889
Unreturned ballots 75
Turnout 29,92176.30
Registered electors 39,214
Majority 3,03910.50
S46 hold Swing 10.58
Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
S46Ahmad Shukri Hassan15,94465.23N/A
BNMohd. Kassim Ahmed8,20633.58 19.77
IndependentWan Ismail Wan Ahmad2921.19N/A
Total valid votes 24,442 100.00
Total rejected ballots 707
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 25,14980.21
Registered electors 31,353
Majority 7,73831.65
S46 gain from BN Swing N/A
Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohd. Kassim Ahmed11,11053.35 2.10
PASWan Ismail Wan Ahmad9,71346.65 2.10
Total valid votes 20,823 100.00
Total rejected ballots 483
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 21,30677.67
Registered electors 27,430
Majority 1,3976.70
BN hold Swing 2.10
Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohd. Kassim Ahmed13,22455.45 2.59
PASYaacob Yusof10,62444.55 2.59
Total valid votes 23,848 100.00
Total rejected ballots 555
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 24,40382.89
Registered electors 29,441
Majority 2,60010.90
BN hold Swing 2.59
Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohd. Kassim Ahmed11,70758.04 13.76
PASWan Ismail Wan Ahmad8,46541.96N/A
Total valid votes 20,172 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 25,709
Majority 3,24216.08
BN hold Swing N/A
Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%
BNAbdullah Ahmad13,18371.80
IndependentMohamed Yusoff Mohamed Nor5,17728.20
Total valid votes 18,360 100.00
Total rejected ballots 796
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 19,15675.46
Registered electors 25,386
Majority 8,00643.60
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