Kapit (federal constituency)

Federal constituency of Sarawak, Malaysia

Malaysian electoral constituency

Kapit (P215) Sarawak constituency

Federal constituency
Legislature| Dewan Rakyat
MP|

Alexander Nanta Linggi
GPS

Constituency created| 1968
First contested| 1969
Last contested| 2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]| 43,981
Electors (2022)[2]| 45,210
Area (km²)| 6,331
Pop. density (per km²)| 6.9

Kapit is a federal constituency in Kapit Division (Song District & Kapit District), Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1971.

The federal constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.

## Demographics

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https://ge15.orientaldaily.com.my/seats/sarawak/p

Ethnic breakdown of Kapit's electorate as of 2022

Sarawak bumiputera (85.7%)

Chinese (9%)

Malay-Muslim bumiputera (4.4%)

Other ethnicities (0.9%)

Age breakdown of Kapit's electorate as of 2022

18-20 (6.79%)

21-29 (20.91%)

30-39 (21.61%)

40-49 (16.7%)

50-59 (15.65%)

60-69 (10%)

70-79 (5.33%)

80-89 (2.07%)

above 90 (0.94%)

Gender breakdown of Kapit's electorate as of 2022

Male (49.54%)

Female (50.46%)

## History

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### Polling districts

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According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Kapit constituency has a total of 19 polling districts.[3]

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

Katibas (N62)  | Manap  | 215/62/01  |

* RH Buni Sg. Lajan
* RH Edward, Ng. Lajan Sg. Lijau
* RH Darlin Sg. Lijau
* RH Timothy Ason (Rh Jureng) Manap Batu
* RH Muni @ Rua Lepong Aur
* RH Tanang (Rh Balan) Ng. Embuau
* RH Ngitar Lubok Rerong
* RH Sugai Ng Sebetong Sg. Song

Temelat  | 215/62/02  |

* RH Kennedy, Ng Bekakap. Ulu Sg Iran
* RH Runi, Ng, Selepong, Ulu Sg. Iran
* SK Ng. Dalai Sg. Iran
* RH Musin Ng Wai Sg. Iran
* RH Gawan Ng Sebirah Sg. Iran
* RH Chirry Ng Setindok Emperan Munti Sg. Iran
* RH Jamba Ng. Santu Sg. Iran
* SK Temalat
* RH Nobert. Sesawa Batang Rajang
* RH Sering, Ng Temiang, Batang Rajang
* RIH Austin Ekau Ng Sipan Batang
* SK Ng. Benguang

Song  | 215/62/03  |

* SJK (C) Hin Hua Song
* Madrasah Kpg Gelam

Katibas  | 215/62/04  |

* RH Joslee Ng. Matalau
* RH Demang Emperan Menuang Sg. Musah
* RH Baro Ng. Semulong Sg. Musah
* RH Japok Ng Senyaru Musah
* RH Gelana Ng Tekalit
* RH Jala Ng Miaw Katibas Hilir
* RH Serit Ng. Setapang Sg. Takan
* RH Zachius Nyalu, Ng Takan, Katibas
* RH Cecelia Bunsu Ng, Kebiew
* RH Wil Ng. Nyimoh
* RH Delok Sg. Engkabau

Tapang  | 215/62/05  |

* RH Api Ng. Terusa
* SK Lubok Ipoh
* RH Sebun Ng. Masak
* RH Gendang Karangan Rangkang
* RH Nugu Ng. Sesibau
* RII Jinggong Ng. Anchau

Bangkit  | 215/62/06  |

* RH Kana, Kerangan Panjang, Ulu Sg. Bangkit
* RH Akang, Batu Pikul, Sg Bangkit
* RH Lauang, Sg Ayat, Ulu Bangkit
* RIH Lasin Rantau Abau Sg. Bangkit
* RH Badag Ng Meluan Sg. Bangkit
* SK Ng. Bangkit
* RH Ribut Ng. Serau
* RH Dagom Ng Makot
* RH Bangau Ng Entuat
* RH ljau Ng. Mukeh

Tekalit  | 215/62/07  |

* RH Gilbert Nyandang Ng. Sepunggok Tekali
* RH Melayu Ng. Latong Tekalit
* RH Sibat Ulu Sg. Janan Tekalit
* SK Ng. Janan Tekalit
* RH Changai Ng. Tenggangai Tekalit
* RH Endah Ng Sepayang Sg Tekalit
* SK Ng. Nansang Tekalit
* RH Barain, Ng. Sebungkang, Sg Tekalit

Bukit Goram (N63)  | Sungai Kapit  | 215/63/01  |

* SK Sg. Kapit
* RH Bundong, Sebabai Ili, Jalan Bukit Goram

Kapit  | 215/63/02  | SJK (C) Hock Lam Kapit
Menuan  | 215/63/03  |

* SK Ulu Menuan
* RH Sli Sg. Menuan
* RH Manggan Menuan
* RH Lampoh Sg Menuan
* SK Lepong Menuan
* RH Jambon, Ng. Ensilai
* RH Dingai Ng. Goh

Ibau  | 215/63/04  |

* Sek. Keb. Ulu Yong
* RH Manok Sg Yong
* RH Empawi Sg. Yong
* RH Ngelai Sg. Yong
* SK Ng. Terusa
* RH Nuga, Semujan Ili Belawai
* RH Seliong, Sekerangan Atas, Sg. Belawai
* RH Bena, Ng Sema. Sg Yong
* RH Ekau, Ng Semawang, Batang Rajang
* RH Kayan, Ng Dia, Batang Rajang
* SK Ng. Segenok
* RH Beli, Ng Ensurai, Sg. Ibau
* SK Ng Ibau

Kampung Baru  | 215/63/05  | SK Kapit
Selirik  | 215/63/06  |

* SK Methodist
* RH Juin, Rantau Tapang, Sg Seranau
* RH Barnabas, Kampung Serian, Batang Rajang
* RH Ayu, Ng. Tulie Baruh

Sibau  | 215/63/07  | RH John Sg. Sibau
Entagai  | 215/63/08  |

* RH Baja Sg. Entangai
* SK Ulu Melipis
* RH Untat Sg. Melipis
* RH Robert

### Representation history

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Members of Parliament for Kapit

Parliament  | No | Years | Member | Party
Constituency created
| 1969-1971 | Parliament was suspended[4][5]
3rd | P139 | 1971-1974 | Abit Angkin | SNAP
4th | P149 | 1974-1978 | BN (PBB)
5th | 1978-1982 | Leonard Linggi Jugah
6th | 1982-1986
7th | P172 | 1986-1990 | James Jimbun Pungga
8th | P175 | 1990-1995
9th | P177 | 1995-1999
10th | P178 | 1999-2004 | Alexander Nanta Linggi
11th | P214 | 2004-2008
12th | P215 | 2008-2013
13th | 2013-2018
14th | 2018
2018–2022 | GPS (PBB)
15th | 2022–present

### State constituency

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Parliamentary

constituency

| State constituency

|

1969–1978  | 1978–1990  | 1990–1999  | 1999–2008  | 2008–2016  | 2016−present
Kapit  |  | Bukit Goram
| Katibas
Song  |
Pelagus

### Current state assembly members

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No.  | State Constituency  | Member  | Coalition (Party)

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|
|

N61  | Pelagus | Wilson Nyabong Ijang  | GPS (PRS)
N62  | Katibas | Lidam Assan  | GPS (PBB)
N63  | Bukit Goram | Jefferson Jamit Unyat

### Local governments

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No.  | State Constituency  | Local Government

|
|

N61  | Pelagus  | Kapit District Council
N62  | Katibas
N63  | Bukit Goram

## Election results

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Malaysian general election, 2022 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

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|
|
|

| GPS | Alexander Nanta Linggi | 16,522 | 75.10 |  75.10
| PH | Khusyairy Pangkas Abdullah @ Pangkas Unggang | 4,120 | 18.73 |  18.73
| PBDS Baru | Robert Saweng | 1,357 | 6.17 |  6.17
Total valid votes  | 21,999 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 382
Unreturned ballots  | 164
Turnout  | 22,545 | 48.66 |  11.63
Registered electors  | 45,210
Majority  | 12,402 | 56.37 |  1.45
| GPS gain from BN | Swing | ?

Source(s)

https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753265/PARLIMEN SARAWAK (PUB 620).pdf

Malaysian general election, 2018 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

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|
|
|

| BN | Alexander Nanta Linggi | 14,302 | 78.91 |  0.56
| DAP | Paren Nyawi | 3,823 | 21.09 |  0.56
Total valid votes  | 18,125 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 278
Unreturned ballots  | 82
Turnout  | 18,485 | 60.29 |  6.42
Registered electors  | 30,658
Majority  | 10,479 | 57.82 |  1.12
| BN hold | Swing |

Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 247/2018]" (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 Sarawak [P.U. (B) 321/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.

Malaysian general election, 2013 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

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|
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| BN | Alexander Nanta Linggi | 13,446 | 78.35 |  78.35
| DAP | Ramli Malaka | 3,715 | 21.65 |  21.65
Total valid votes  | 17,161 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 271
Unreturned ballots  | 42
Turnout  | 17,474 | 66.71
Registered electors  | 26,195
Majority  | 9,731 | 56.70
| BN hold | Swing |

Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 184/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-06.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 225/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-06.

Malaysian general election, 2008 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

On the nomination day, Alexander Nanta Linggi won uncontested.
| BN | Alexander Nanta Linggi
Total valid votes  |  |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  |
Unreturned ballots  |
Turnout  |
Registered electors  |
Majority  |
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 2004 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

On the nomination day, Alexander Nanta Linggi won uncontested.
| BN | Alexander Nanta Linggi
Total valid votes  |  |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  |
Unreturned ballots  |
Turnout  |
Registered electors  |
Majority  |
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1999 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | Alexander Nanta Linggi | 12,157 | 85.97 |  27.13
| Independent | Richard Nujong Abit | 1,141 | 8.07 |  8.07
| PKR | Nor Azman Abdullah @ Baginda Minda | 843 | 5.96 |  5.96
Total valid votes  | 14,141 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 227
Unreturned ballots  | 54
Turnout  | 14,422 | 65.75 |  1.09
Registered electors  |
Majority  | 11,016 | 77.90 |  60.22
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1995 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | James Jimbun Pungga | 7,917 | 58.84 |  4.91
| Independent | Lau Ung Hai | 5,539 | 41.16 |  41.16
Total valid votes  | 13,456 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 435
Unreturned ballots  | 52
Turnout  | 13,943 | 66.84 |  11.09
Registered electors  |
Majority  | 2,378 | 17.68 |  8.64
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1990 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | James Jimbun Pungga | 7,403 | 53.93 |  8.45
| Independent | Sng Chee Hua | 6,162 | 44.89 |  44.89
| Independent | Ahmad Salleh | 163 | 1.19 |  1.19
Total valid votes  | 13,728 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 186
Unreturned ballots  | 0
Turnout  | 13,914 | 77.93 |  22.98
Registered electors  | 17,854
Majority  | 1,241 | 9.04 |  15.72
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1986 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | James Jimbun Pungga | 5,034 | 62.38 |  62.38
| Independent | Ahmad Salleh | 3,036 | 37.62 |  37.62
Total valid votes  | 8,070 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 409
Unreturned ballots  | 0
Turnout  | 8,479 | 54.95
Registered electors  | 15,431
Majority  | 1,998 | 24.76
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1982 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

On the nomination day, Leonard Linggi Jugah won uncontested.
| BN | Leonard Linggi Jugah
Total valid votes  |  |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  |
Unreturned ballots  |
Turnout  |
Registered electors  | 14,555
Majority  |
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1978 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | Leonard Linggi Jugah | 5,122 | 67.49 |  17.07
| Parti Anak Jati Sarawak | Hillary Simon Salleh | 2,467 | 32.51 |  32.51
Total valid votes  | 7,589 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 336
Unreturned ballots  | 0
Turnout  | 7,925 | 59.32 |  7.55
Registered electors  | 13,359
Majority  | 2,655 | 34.98 |  34.14
| BN hold | Swing |

Malaysian general election, 1974 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ∆%

|
|
|
|

| BN | Abit Angkin | 3,786 | 50.42 |  8.73
| SNAP | Nuing Kadi | 3,723 | 49.58 |  7.89
Total valid votes  | 7,509 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 690
Unreturned ballots  | 0
Turnout  | 8,199 | 66.87 |  8.42
Registered electors  | 12,262
Majority  | 63 | 0.84 |  4.84
| BN gain from SNAP | Swing | ?

Malaysian general election, 1969 Party  | Candidate  | Votes | %

|
|
|

| SNAP | Abit Angkin | 3,008 | 41.69
| PESAKA | Jinggot Atan | 2,598 | 36.01
| Independent | Kuleh | 1,609 | 22.30
Total valid votes  | 7,215 |  100.00
Total rejected ballots  | 706
Unreturned ballots  | 0
Turnout  | 7,921 | 75.29
Registered electors  | 10,521
Majority  | 410 | 5.68
This was a new constituency created.

## References

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* "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-08-12.

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2. ^ "Electoral Roll for the 14th Malaysian General Election Updated as of 10 April 2018" (PDF) (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. 10 April 2018. p. 48. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
3. ^ "Federal Government Gazette, Notice Under Subregulation 11(5A), Polling Hours for the Fifteenth General Election" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 31 October 2022.
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