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Pelagus

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pelagus (N61)
Sarawak constituency
State constituency
LegislatureSarawak State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 
 
Wilson Nyabong Ijang
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2021

Pelagus is a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 1969.

Established during the 1968 redistribution, the constituency is required to elect a single member to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly using the first-past-the-post voting system.

Demographics

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Ethnic breakdown of Pelagus's electorate as of 2022
  1. Sarawak bumiputera (97.7%)
  2. Malay-Muslim bumiputera (0.90%)
  3. Chinese (0.70%)
  4. Other ethnicities (0.70%)

History

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As of 2020, Pelagus has a population of 11,877 people.[1]

Polling districts

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According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Pelagus constituency has a total of 4 polling districts.[2]

State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Pelagus(N61) Pelagus 215/61/01
  • RH Bunyau Pulau Pisang
  • RH Mengga Ng. Semenuang
  • RH Jelani Kerangan Bangat Batang Rajang
  • SK Ng. Encheremin
  • RH Seliong
  • RH Rabar Ng
  • RII Jengeng Ng Mela
  • SK Ng. Pelagus
  • RH Achong Ng. Benin
  • SK Ulu Pelagus
  • RH Antau Sg Pelagus
  • RH George Sg. Pelagus
Sungai Amang 215/61/02 SK Sg. Amang
Nanga Peraran 215/61/03
  • SK Ng. Peraran
  • RH Budit Ng. Mekey
  • RH Jelanie Ng Sama
  • RH Sabang Ng Buya
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
Sut 215/61/04
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
  • RH Sanggau Sg. Sut
  • RH Belikau Sg. Sut
  • RH Jugah Sut
  • RH Baraoh Tembawai Sandong Baroh
  • RH Emak
  • RH Al, Entawau Ulu
  • RH Mamot
  • RH Taing
  • SK Ng. Bena
  • RH Nyawai Sg. Bena
  • RH Nyawai
  • RH Naga
  • SK Ng. Kebiaw
  • SK Lepong Balleh
  • RH Gawan
  • SK Ng Mujong
  • SK Ng Bawai
  • RH Bengau Sg. Sut

Representation history

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Members of the Legislative Assembly for Pelagus
Assembly NoYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
8th N381970-1971Bennet JarrowPESAKA
1971-1973Leonard Linggi Jugah
1973-1974BN (PBB)
9th1974-1979Jonathan Sabai AjingSNAP
10th1979-1983BN (SNAP)
11th1983-1987Nueng KudiSNAP
12th1987-1991Philimon NuingPBDS
13th N451991-1996Sng Chee Hua (孙志桦)
14th N481996-2001BN (PBDS)
15th2001-2004Larry Sng Wei Shien (孙伟瑄)
2004-2006 BN (PRS)
16th N542006–2011
17th2011-2012George LagongIndependent
2012-2014SWP
2014TERAS
2015SWP
2016Independent[3][4]
18th N612016-2018Wilson Nyabong IjangBN (PRS)
2018- 2021 GPS (PRS)
19th 2021–present

Election results

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Sarawak state election, 2021: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
GPSWilson Nyabong Ijang2,84356.29Increase 56.29
PSBKristoffer Nyuak Bajok1,79435.52Increase 35.52
DAPSolomon Kumbong2504.95Decrease 5.81
PBKNyambong Sibat881.74Increase 1.74
PBDS BaruMoses Ripai761.50Increase 1.50
Total valid votes 5,051 100.00
Total rejected ballots 89
Unreturned ballots 13
Turnout 5,15365.28
Registered electors 7,894
Majority 1,04920.77
GPS gain from BN Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 2016: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNWilson Nyabong Ijang3,77882.26Increase 52.68
DAPFrankie Bendindang Manjah49410.76Increase 10.76
IndependentYong Sibat3216.99Increase 6.99
Total valid votes 4,593 100.00
Total rejected ballots 60
Unreturned ballots 12
Turnout 4,66564.92
Registered electors 7,186
Majority 3,28471.50
BN gain from Independent Swing ?
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, State Legislative Assembly of the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 190/2016]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 25 April 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 2016-04-29.

"Senarai Calon yang Disahkan Layak Bertanding Pilihan Raya Dewan Undangan Negeri ke-11". Election Commission of Malaysia. 25 April 2016. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
Sarawak state election, 2011: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
IndependentGeorge Lagong5,74058.49Increase 58.49
BNStanley Nyitar @ Unja Malang2,90329.58Decrease 35.03
PKREdward Sumbang Asun1,17111.93Increase 11.93
Total valid votes 9,814 100.00
Total rejected ballots 172
Unreturned ballots 28
Turnout 10,01465.36
Registered electors 15,322
Majority 2,83728.91
Independent gain from BN Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 2006: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLarry Soon @ Larry Sng Wei Shien5,96564.61Decrease 12.16
IndependentJeffery Nuing Ebom2,72629.53Increase 19.07
SNAPSimon Sibat5415.86Increase 5.86
Total valid votes 9,232 100.00
Total rejected ballots 125
Unreturned ballots 44
Turnout 9,40167.64
Registered electors 13,898
Majority 3,23935.08
BN hold Swing {{{2}}}
Sarawak state election, 2001: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLarry Soon @ Larry Sng Wei Shien7,41876.77Increase 76.77
IndependentLing Kok Hong1,15511.95Increase 11.95
IndependentJeffery Nuing Ebom1,01110.46Increase 10.46
IndependentChua Bee Hun400.41Increase 0.41
IndependentLee Hun Tak390.40Increase 0.40
Total valid votes 9,663 100.00
Total rejected ballots 105
Unreturned ballots 18
Turnout 9,78673.00
Registered electors 13,406
Majority 6,26364.82
BN hold Swing {{{2}}}
Sarawak state election, 1996: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, Sng Chee Hua won uncontested.
BNSng Chee Hua
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 12,937
Majority
BN gain from PBDS Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 1991: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBDSSng Chee Hua4,34253.99Increase 17.69
BNAlexander Nanta Linggi3,70046.01Increase 10.04
Total valid votes 8,042 100.00
Total rejected ballots 116
Unreturned ballots 7
Turnout 8,16580.54
Registered electors 10,138
Majority 6427.98
PBDS hold Swing {{{2}}}
Sarawak state election, 1987: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBDSPhilimon Nuing2,24236.22Increase 36.22
BNKenneth Kanyan Temenggong Koh2,22635.96Increase 35.96
IndependentSng Chee Hua1,28920.82Increase 20.82
IndependentJangi Peng Jemut4337.00Increase 7.00
Total valid votes 6,190 100.00
Total rejected ballots 99
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 6,28976.07
Registered electors 8,267
Majority 160.26
PBDS gain from SNAP Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 1983: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
SNAPNueng Kudi2,56751.16Increase 51.16
PBDSJonathan Sabai Ajing1,99839.82Increase 39.82
IndependentLawrence Baling4539.03Increase 9.03
Total valid votes 5,018 100.00
Total rejected ballots 143
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 5,16167.83
Registered electors 7,609
Majority 56911.34
SNAP gain from BN Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 1979: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNJonathan Sabai Ajing2,86364.91Increase 16.17
DAPKumbong P. Gerinang1,54835.09Increase 35.09
Total valid votes 4,411 100.00
Total rejected ballots 175
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 4,58663.18
Registered electors 7,259
Majority 1,31529.82
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?
Sarawak state election, 1974: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
SNAPJonathan Sabai Ajing1,97451.26Increase 28.70
BNLeonard Linggi Jugah1,87748.74Increase 48.74
Total valid votes 3,851 100.00
Total rejected ballots 426
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 4,27773.92
Registered electors 5,786
Majority 972.52
SNAP gain from PESAKA Swing ?

Sarawak state by-election, 8-17 July 1971: Pelagus
Upon the death of incumbent, Bennet Jarrow
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PESAKALeonard Linggi Jugah1,67648.57Increase 4.81
Sarawak AllianceWesley Ajan Nabau1,44541.87Increase 41.87
IndependentMancha Empalang1714.96Increase 4.96
SNAPSibat Buyong1594.61Decrease 17.95
Total valid votes 3,451 100.00
Total rejected ballots 109
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 3,56077.32
Registered electors 4,604
Majority 2316.70
PESAKA hold Swing {{{2}}}
Sarawak state election, 1969: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%
PESAKABennet Jarrow1,38943.76
SUPPJugah Lasah1,06933.68
SNAPFrancis Nyuak71622.56
Total valid votes 3,174 100.00
Total rejected ballots 241
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 3,41574.17
Registered electors 4,604
Majority 32010.08
This was a new constituency created.

References

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  1. ↑ Malaysia, Department of Statistics. "N.61 Pelagus Kawasanku | OpenDOSM". open.dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  2. ↑ "Federal Government Gazette, Notice Under Subregulation 11(5A), Polling Hours for the Fifteenth General Election" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 31 October 2022.
  3. ↑ Michelle Tam (26 April 2016). "Sarawak polls: Slow burn for Kapit election campaign". The Star Online. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  4. ↑ "2011 independent winner hopes Pelagus will get caring leader". Malay Mail Online. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-30.