Pelangai is a state constituency in Pahang, Malaysia, that is represented in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly.[1] It has been represented by Amizar Abu Adam of Barisan Nasional (BN) since 2023.
Demographics
Ethnic breakdown of Pelangai's electorate as of 2022
[2]
- Malay (72.13%)
- Chinese (18.19%)
- Indian (5.71%)
- Other ethnicities (3.96%)
History
Polling districts
According to the federal gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Bentong constituency is divided into 40 polling districts.[3]
State constituency
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Polling district
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Code
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Location
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Pelangai (N36)
|
FELDA Kemasul
|
089/36/01
|
SK LKTP Kemasul
|
FELDA Chemomoi
|
089/36/02
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SMK LKTP Chemomoi
|
FELDA Sungai Kemahal
|
089/36/03
|
SK LKTP Sungai Kemahal
|
Kampung Jawi-Jawi
|
089/36/04
|
SK Pelangai
|
Simpang Pelangai
|
089/36/05
|
SMK Seri Pelangai
|
Manchis
|
089/36/06
|
SJK (C) Manchis
|
Sungai Gapoi
|
089/36/07
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Dewan Serbaguna Sungai Gapoi
|
Telemong
|
089/36/08
|
SJK (C) Telemong
|
Sungai Perdak
|
089/36/09
|
Balai Raya Kg. Sungai Perdak
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Representation history
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Pelangai
|
Assembly
|
Years
|
Name
|
Party
|
Constituency created from Karak
|
7th
|
1986-1990
|
Adnan Yaakob
|
BN (UMNO)
|
8th
|
1990-1995
|
9th
|
1995-1999
|
10th
|
1999-2004
|
11th
|
2004-2008
|
12th
|
2008-2013
|
13th
|
2013-2018
|
14th
|
2018-2022
|
15th
|
2022-2023
|
Johari Harun
|
2023–present
|
Amizar Abu Adam
|
Election results
Pahang state election, 2022: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Johari Harun |
7,308 |
57.71 |
5.31
|
|
PN |
Kasim Samat |
3,260 |
25.74 |
25.74
|
|
PH |
Ahmed Wafiuddin Shamsuri |
2,031 |
16.04 |
13.96
|
|
GTA |
Isa Ahmad |
65 |
0.51 |
0.51
|
Total valid votes
|
12,664 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
164
|
Unreturned ballots
|
18
|
Turnout
|
12,846 |
78.47
|
Registered electors
|
16,371
|
Majority
|
4,048 |
31.97 |
9.57
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 2018: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
5,410 |
52.40 |
9.96
|
|
PH |
Nor Haizan Abu Hassan |
3,098 |
30.00 |
30.00
|
|
PAS |
Zaharim Osman |
1,817 |
17.60 |
20.04
|
Total valid votes
|
10,325 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
10,542
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
2,312 |
22.40 |
2.32
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 2013: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
6,245 |
62.36 |
6.58
|
|
PAS |
Abdul Hamid Bahatim |
3,770 |
37.64 |
6.58
|
Total valid votes
|
10,015 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
10,242
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
2,475 |
24.72 |
13.16
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 2008: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
5,406 |
68.94 |
5.96
|
|
PAS |
Hamdan Ahmad |
2,436 |
31.06 |
5.96
|
Total valid votes
|
7,842 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
8,010
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
2,970 |
37.88 |
11.92
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 2004: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
5,521 |
74.90 |
9.63
|
|
PAS |
Mohamed Mat Ali |
1,850 |
25.10 |
25.10
|
Total valid votes
|
7,371 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
7,580
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
3,671 |
49.80 |
19.26
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 1999: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
4,529 |
65.27 |
17.49
|
|
PKR |
Abdul Wahid Ahmad Suhaime |
2,410 |
34.73 |
34.73
|
Total valid votes
|
6,939 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
7,110
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
2,119 |
30.54 |
34.98
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 1995: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
5,484 |
82.76 |
14.63
|
|
S46 |
Mohamed Buyong |
1,142 |
17.24 |
14.63
|
Total valid votes
|
6,626 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
6,861
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
4,342 |
65.52 |
29.26
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 1990: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
6,231 |
68.13 |
3.95
|
|
S46 |
Shamsuddin @ Damanhuri Moner |
2,915 |
31.87 |
31.87
|
Total valid votes
|
9,146 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
9,517
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
3,316 |
36.26 |
14.15
|
|
BN hold
|
Swing
|
|
Pahang state election, 1986: Pelangai
Party
|
Candidate
|
Votes |
% |
∆%
|
|
BN |
Adnan Yaakob |
5,955 |
72.08 |
|
|
DAP |
Lee Hon |
1,791 |
21.67 |
|
|
PAS |
Mat Shun Sidek |
516 |
6.25 |
|
Total valid votes
|
8,262 |
100.00
|
Total rejected ballots
|
|
Unreturned ballots
|
|
Turnout
|
8,506
|
Registered electors
|
|
Majority
|
4,164 |
50.41
|
This was a new constituency created.
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References
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Perlis State Legislative Assembly |
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Kedah State Legislative Assembly |
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Kelantan State Legislative Assembly |
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