Batang Ai is a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 1979.
The state constituency was created in the 1977 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly under the first past the post voting system.
History
2006–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Sebangki, Lubok Antu, Sekarok, Kesit, Engkari, Delok, Kaong, Empit, Kumpang, Klampu, Sayat, Kutai, Mepi, Jela, Sempang, Bertik, Krangan Mong, Ensawang, Kachong, Patoh, Bilararap, Sepaya, Gugu, Nenyang.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Sebangki, Lubok Antu, Sekarok, Kesit, Engkari, Delok, Kaong, Empit, Kumpang, Klampu, Sayat, Kutai, Mepi, Jela, Sempang, Bertik, Krangan Mong, Ensawang, Kachong, Patoh, Bilararap, Sepaya, Gugu, Nenyang.
Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Batang Ai |
Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
Batang Ai |
10th | 1979-1982 | Sylvester Langit Uming | SNAP |
1982-1983 | Mikai Mandau | Independent |
11th | 1983-1987 | PBDS |
12th | 1987-1991 |
13th | 1991-1996 | Dublin Unting Ingkot |
14th | 1996-2001 | BN |
15th | 2001-2006 |
Batang Air |
16th | 2006-2009 | Dublin Unting Ingkot | BN |
2009-2011 | Malcom Mussen Lamoh |
17th | 2011-2016 |
Batang Ai |
18th | 2016-present | Malcom Mussen Lamoh | BN |
Election results
Sarawak state by-election, 7 April 2009: Batang Air Upon the death of incumbent, Dublin Unting Ingkot |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Malcom Mussen Lamoh | 3,907 | 65.55 | + 8.58 |
|
PKR | Jawah Gerang | 2,053 | 34.45 | + 34.45 |
Total valid votes |
5,960 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
59 |
Unreturned ballots |
11 |
Turnout |
6,030 | 75.32 |
Registered electors |
8,006 |
Majority |
1,854 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2006: Batang Air |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Dublin Unting Ingkot | 3,295 | 56.97 | + 56.97 |
|
SNAP | Nicholas Bawin Anggat | 2,489 | 43.03 | + 43.03 |
Total valid votes |
5,784 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
70 |
Unreturned ballots |
10 |
Turnout |
5,864 | 73.32 |
Registered electors |
7,997 |
Majority |
806 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2001 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
On the nomination day, Dublin Unting Ingkot won uncontested. |
|
BN | Dublin Unting Ingkot |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
7,817 |
Majority |
|
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1996 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Dublin Unting Ingkot | 3,882 | 74.52 | + 25.34 |
|
Independent | Klinsing Manau | 1,327 | 25.48 | + 25.48 |
Total valid votes |
5,209 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
100 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
5,309 |
Registered electors |
7,084 | 74.94 |
Majority |
2,555 |
|
BN gain from PBDS |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1991 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PBDS | Dublin Unting Ingkot | 2,558 | 50.82 |
|
BN | Mikai Mandau | 2,475 | 49.18 |
Total valid votes |
5,033 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
85 |
Unreturned ballots |
5 |
Turnout |
5,123 |
Registered electors |
6,636 | 77.20 |
Majority |
83 |
|
PBDS hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1987 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PBDS | Mikai Mandau |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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|
PBDS hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1983 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PBDS | Mikai Mandau |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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PBDS gain from Independent |
Swing |
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Sarawak state by-election, 1982 Upon the death of incumbent, Sylvester Langit Uming |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
Independent | Mikai Mandau |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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Independent gain from SNAP |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1979 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
SNAP | Sylvester Langit Uming |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
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Registered electors |
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Majority |
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This was a new constituency created. |
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