Machang is a federal constituency in Kelantan, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974.
The federal constituency was created in the 1974 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.
History
2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Bandar, Alor Melaka, Merbau Chondong, Kedai Pulai Chondong, Pangkal Gong, Kerawang, Bagan, Kampung Tok Bok, Joh, Labok, Kampung Binjai, Dewan, Simpul Berlubang, Kelaweh, Pak Roman, Pangkal Meleret, Paloh Rawa, Batu 30, Kampung Raja, Kampung Pauh, Bandar Temangan, Kampung Kerilla, Pangkal Chuit, Sungai Hala, Kweng Hitam, Pangkal Changgong, Bandar Lama, Bandar Bharu, Bukit Tiu, Ulu Sat, Banggol Judah, Bakar, Kemuning, Cherang Hangus, Kampung Pek, Kampung Bunut.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Kampung Bandar, Alor Melaka, Merbau Chondong, Kedai Pulai Chondong, Pangkal Gong, Kerawang, Bagan, Kampung Tok Bok, Joh, Labok, Kampung Binjai, Dewan, Simpul Berlubang, Kelaweh, Pak Roman, Pangkal Meleret, Paloh Rawa, Batu 30, Kampung Raja, Kampung Pauh, Bandar Temangan, Kampung Kerilla, Pangkal Chuit, Sungai Hala, Kweng Hitam, Pangkal Changgong, Bandar Lama, Bandar Bharu, Bukit Tiu, Ulu Sat, Banggol Judah, Bakar, Kemuning, Cherang Hangus, Kampung Pek, Kampung Bunut.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Machang |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
4th | 1974-1978 | Abdullah Ahmad | BN |
5th | 1978-1982 | Mohd. Kassim Ahmed |
6th | 1982-1986 |
7th | 1986-1990 |
8th | 1990-1995 | Ahmad Shukri Hassan | S46 |
9th | 1995-1999 | Sukri Mohamed |
10th | 1999-2004 | Mohd Yusoff Mohd Nor | PAS |
11th | 2004-2008 | Sazmi Miah | BN |
12th | 2008-2013 | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail | PKR |
13th | 2013-present | Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub | BN |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 2013 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub | 25,660 | 50.80 | + 2.60 |
|
PKR | Wan Zawawi Wan Ismail | 24,855 | 49.20 | - 2.60 |
Total valid votes |
50,515 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
729 |
Unreturned ballots |
128 |
Turnout |
51,372 | 86.74 |
Registered electors |
59,226 |
Majority |
805 | 1.60 |
|
BN gain from PKR |
Swing |
?
|
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Malaysian general election, 2004 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Sazmi Miah | 17,464 | 50.19 | + 10.64 |
|
PAS | Mohd Yusoff Mohd Nor | 17,329 | 49.81 | - 10.64 |
Total valid votes |
34,793 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
599 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
35,392 | 80.67 |
Registered electors |
43,872 |
Majority |
135 | 0.38 |
|
BN gain from PAS |
Swing |
?
|
Malaysian general election, 1999 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PAS | Mohd Yusoff Mohd Nor | 20,010 | 60.45 | + 60.45 |
|
BN | Sukri Mohamed | 13,091 | 39.55 | - 5.20 |
Total valid votes |
33,101 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
453 |
Unreturned ballots |
33 |
Turnout |
33,587 | 77.74 |
Registered electors |
43,204 |
Majority |
6,919 | 20.90 |
|
PAS gain from S46 |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
S46 | Sukri Mohamed | 15,998 | 55.25 | - 9.98 |
|
BN | Muhammad Hamzah | 12,959 | 44.75 | + 11.17 |
Total valid votes |
28,957 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
889 |
Unreturned ballots |
75 |
Turnout |
29,921 | 76.30 |
Registered electors |
39,214 |
Majority |
3,039 | 10.50 |
|
S46 hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1990 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
S46 | Ahmad Shukri Hassan | 15,944 | 65.23 | + 65.23 |
|
BN | Mohd. Kassim Ahmed | 8,206 | 33.58 | - 19.77 |
|
Independent | Wan Ismail Wan Ahmad | 292 | 1.19 | + 1.19 |
Total valid votes |
24,442 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
707 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
25,149 | 80.21 |
Registered electors |
31,353 |
Majority |
7,738 | 31.65 |
|
S46 gain from BN |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1986 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Kassim Ahmed | 11,110 | 53.35 |
|
PAS | Wan Ismail Wan Ahmad | 9,713 | 46.65 |
Total valid votes |
20,823 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
483 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
21,306 | 77.67 |
Registered electors |
27,430 |
Majority |
1,397 | 6.70 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Kassim Ahmed | 13,224 | 55.45 |
|
PAS | Yaacob Yusof | 10,624 | 44.55 |
Total valid votes |
23,848 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
555 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
24,403 | 82.89 |
Registered electors |
29,441 |
Majority |
2,600 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Kassim Ahmed |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
25,709 |
Majority |
3,242 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Abdullah Ahmad | 13,183 | 71.80 |
|
Independent | Mohamed Yusoff Mohamed Nor | 5,177 | 28.20 |
Total valid votes |
18,360 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
796 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
19,156 | 75.46 |
Registered electors |
25,386 |
Majority |
8,006 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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