Bengoh was a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that was represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly from 1969 to 2016.
The state constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and was mandated to return a single member to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly under the first past the post voting system.
History
It was abolished in 2016 after it was redistributed.
2006–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Siniawan, Kranji, Kopit, Krokong, Mambong, Siburan, Braang, Duras, Pulasar, Nyiru, Giam, Podam, Peninjau Baru, Merembeh, Kandis, Sungai Pinang, Paku, Tanjung Durian, Lidah Tanah, Seropak, Seromah, Segubang, Sogo, Rabak Rotan, Pangkalan Tebang, Monggak, Blimbin, Gumbang, Padang Pan, Puak Krokong, Sikog, Staang, Petag, Bayor, Jambu, Semban, Tebia, Danu, Temurang, Bengoh, Gerung, Semadang, Karu, Masaan, Seratau, Punau, Bunuk.
Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Bengoh |
Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
8th | 1969-1973 | Segus Ginyai | SUPP |
1973-1974 | BN |
9th | 1974-1979 |
10th | 1979-1983 | ?? | ?? |
11th | 1983-1987 | Wilfred Rata Nissom | Independent |
12th | 1987-1991 | Sora Rusah | PBDS |
13th | 1991-1996 | William Tanyuh Nub | BN |
14th | 1996-2001 |
15th | 2001-2006 | Jerip Susil |
16th | 2006-2011 |
17th | 2011-2014 |
2014 | TERAS |
2014-2016 | UPP |
Constituency abolished, renamed to Mambong |
Election results
Sarawak state election, 2011 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Jerip Susil | 8,093 | 55.91 |
|
PKR | Willie Mongin | 4,447 | 30.72 |
|
Independent | Wejok Tomik | 1,007 | 6.96 |
|
SNAP | Richard @ Peter Margaret | 928 | 6.41 |
Total valid votes |
14,475 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
275 |
Unreturned ballots |
80 |
Turnout |
14,830 | 67.55 |
Registered electors |
21,955 |
Majority |
3,646 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2006 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Jerip Susil | 7,540 | 67.98 |
|
SNAP | Mangan Ngandok | 3,552 | 32.02 |
Total valid votes |
11,092 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
198 |
Unreturned ballots |
134 |
Turnout |
11,424 | 56.90 |
Registered electors |
20,077 |
Majority |
3,988 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 2001 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Jerip Susil | 8,027 | 63.53 |
|
STAR | Patau Rubis | 4,608 | 36.47 |
Total valid votes |
12,635 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
183 |
Unreturned ballots |
245 |
Turnout |
13,063 | 67.80 |
Registered electors |
19,266 |
Majority |
3,419 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1991 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | William Tanyuh Nub | 6,477 | 48.87 |
|
PBDS | Wilfred Rata Nissom | 6,265 | 47.27 |
|
Independent | Johnie Chai @ Sasim | 275 | 2.08 |
|
NEGARA | George Si Rocord | 236 | 1.78 |
Total valid votes |
13,253 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
204 |
Unreturned ballots |
1 |
Turnout |
13,458 | 72.44 |
Registered electors |
18,578 |
Majority |
212 |
|
BN gain from PBDS |
Swing |
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|
Sarawak state election, 1979 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
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Total valid votes |
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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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Swing |
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Sarawak state election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Segus Ginyai | | |
|
SNAP | Bernabas Kulur Kaos | | |
|
BISAMAH | William Nais | | |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
5,578 |
Majority |
|
|
BN gain from SUPP |
Swing |
?
|
Sarawak state election, 1969 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
SUPP | Segus Ginyai | | |
|
Independent | Jagat Bateh | | |
|
PESAKA | George Siricord | | |
|
Sarawak Alliance | Mohamed Bakri | | |
|
SNAP | Akui Asu | | |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
4,997 |
Majority |
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This was a new constituency created. |
References