Pulai (federal constituency)

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

Pulai (P161)
Johor constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
 
 		 
Salahuddin Ayub
PH
Constituency created1974
First contested1974
Last contested2018
Demographics
Electors (2018)[1]106,268
Area (km²)[2]73

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 Pulai's electorate as of 2018[3]

  Malay (49.06%)
  Chinese (39.2%)
  Indian (10.28%)
  Other ethnicities (1.47%)

History

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Jaya Mas, Belibis Perling, Sri Jaya, Kampong Pasir, Pengkalan Rinting, Skudai Kiri, Sungai Danga, Taman Sutera, Bukit Serene, Ulu Ayer Molek, Kebun Teh, Tarom, Nong Chik, Tambatan, Gertak Merah, Kampong Bahru, Yahya Awal, Ngee Heng, Ayer Molek, Kampong Pahang, Bandar, Camar Perling, Pucung Perling, Rawa Perling, Bukit Indah, Nusa Indah, Selesa Jaya, Tampoi Indah, Kempas, Permatang, Lembah Kempas, Jalan Tampoi, Denai, Taman Siantan, Taman Johor, Taman Cempaka, Taman Dahlia, Taman Kobena, Desa Rahmat, Pekan Tampoi, Bukit Mewah, Bukit Kempas.

2016–present:[4] The constituency contains the polling districts of Jaya Mas, Belibis Perling, Sri Jaya, Kampong Pasir, Pengkalan Rinting, Skudai Kiri, Sungai Danga, Taman Sutera, Bukit Serene, Ulu Ayer Molek, Kebun Teh, Tarom, Nong Chik, Tambatan, Gertak Merah, Kampong Bahru, Yahya Awal, Ngee Heng, Ayer Molek, Kampong Pahang, Bandar, Camar Perling, Pekaka Perling, Rawa Perling, Bukit Indah, Nusa Indah, Selesa Jaya, Tampoi Indah, Simbang Perling, Uda Bestari, Sri Sinding, Kempas, Permatang, Lembah Kempas, Jalan Tampoi, Denai, Taman Siantan, Taman Johor, Taman Cempaka, Taman Dahlia, Taman Kobena, Desa Rahmat, Pekan Tampoi, Bukit Mewah, Bukit Kempas.

Representation history
Members of Parliament for Pulai
ParliamentYearsMemberParty
Constituency created, renamed from Johore Bahru Barat
4th1974-1978Mohamed RahmatBN (UMNO)
5th1978-1982
6th1982-1986
7th1986-1990
8th1990-1995
9th1995-1999
10th1999-2004Abdul Kadir Annuar
11th2004-2008Nur Jazlan Mohamed
12th2008-2013
13th2013-2018
14th2018-presentSalahuddin AyubPH (AMANAH)

Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHSalahuddin Ayub55,44763.81+ 63.81
BNNur Jazlan Mohamed26,52330.52- 11.90
PASMohammad Mazri Bin Yahya4,3324.99- 43.10
IndependentYap Keng Tak5910.68+ 0.68
Total valid votes 86,893 100.00
Total rejected ballots 966
Unreturned ballots 257
Turnout 88,11682.92
Registered electors 106,268
Majority 28,92433.29
PH gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Johore [P.U. (B) 244/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 3 May 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2019. 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 Johore [P.U. (B) 318/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNNur Jazlan Mohamed43,75151.91- 16.47
PASSalahuddin Ayub40,52548.09+ 16.47
Total valid votes 84,276 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,487
Unreturned ballots 161
Turnout 85,92485.51
Registered electors 100,490
Majority 3,2263.82
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Johore [P.U. (B) 181/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-14.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Johore [P.U. (B) 222/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNNur Jazlan Mohamed38,03668.38- 16.63
PASAbdullah Ideris17,58731.62+ 31.62
Total valid votes 55,623 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,079
Unreturned ballots 161
Turnout 56,86371.42
Registered electors 79,622
Majority 20,44936.76
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNNur Jazlan Mohamed42,40685.01+ 8.59
KEADILANMd Nasir Ab Wahab7,48014.99- 8.59
Total valid votes 49,886 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,002
Unreturned ballots 60
Turnout 50,94869.55
Registered electors 73,253
Majority 34,92670.02
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Kadir Annuar35,52976.42- 6.74
KEADILANIsmail Awab10,96123.58+ 23.58
Total valid votes 46,490 100.00
Total rejected ballots 930
Unreturned ballots 101
Turnout 47,52165.95
Registered electors 72,056
Majority 24,56852.84
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat36,87183.16+ 20.23
S46Omar Sharif7,46816.84+ 16.84
Total valid votes 44,339 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,378
Unreturned ballots 229
Turnout 45,94667.16
Registered electors 68,412
Majority 29,40366.32
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat29,85562.93- 1.40
PRMA. Razak Ahmad17,58337.07+ 1.40
Total valid votes 47,438 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,702
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 49,14076.08
Registered electors 64,589
Majority 12,27225.86
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat21,74364.33
PSRMGurdial Singh Nijan Sadu Singh12,05635.67
Total valid votes 33,799 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,105
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 34,90470.75
Registered electors 49,333
Majority 9,68728.66
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat33,86177.02
DAPAbdullah Abdul Hamid10,10522.98
Total valid votes 43,966 100.00
Total rejected ballots 2,446
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 46,41275.71
Registered electors 61,303
Majority 23,756
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat29,71788.05
PASAbdul Hamid Abdul Rahim4,03411.95
Total valid votes 33,751 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 45,834
Majority 25,683
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamed Rahmat18,83575.79
PSRMA. Razak Ahmad6,01524.21
Total valid votes 24,850 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,496
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 26,34681.73
Registered electors 32,236
Majority 12,820
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References
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  2. Laporan Kajian Semula Persempadanan Mengenai Syor-Syor Yang Dicadangkan Bagi Bahagian-Bahagian Pilihan Raya Persekutuan Dan Negeri Di Dalam Negeri-Negeri Tanah Melayu Kali Keenam Tahun 2018 Jilid 1 (PDF) (Report) (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. 2018. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
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  4. "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
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