Rajang — Malaysia General Election Results
Rajang was won by Nicholas Munong anak Ibau (Independent) at the GE07 (1986) general election, with a majority of 153 votes over Jawan anak Empaling. This page covers every general election in Rajang from GE03 (1970) to GE07 (1986).
Full Election History, GE03 (1970)–GE07 (1986)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE03 (1970) | Tibuoh anak Rantai | SUPP | 4,217 | 40.7% | Poh Kaya (PESAKA) | 1,621 (15.7 pts) |
| GE04 (1974) | Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP | 5,690 | 57.0% | Daro anak Paran (SNAP) | 1,406 (14.1 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP | 6,584 | 55.1% | Yong Ping Kuai (Independent) | 2,157 (18.1 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP | 5,733 | 58.7% | Tony anak Poh (Independent) | 1,692 (17.3 pts) |
| GE07 (1986) | Nicholas Munong anak Ibau | Independent | 6,113 | 48.1% | Jawan anak Empaling (SUPP) | 153 (1.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE03 (1970)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibuoh anak Rantai | SUPP | 4,217 | 40.7% |
| Poh Kaya | PESAKA | 2,596 | 25.1% |
| Alexander anak Seli | SNAP | 1,540 | 14.9% |
| Anyau anak Bakit | Independent | 1,423 | 13.8% |
| Salleh anak Garasi | Independent | 573 | 5.5% |
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP (BN) | 5,690 | 57.0% |
| Daro anak Paran | SNAP | 4,284 | 43.0% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP (BN) | 6,584 | 55.1% |
| Yong Ping Kuai | Independent | 4,427 | 37.1% |
| Juga anak Buan | Independent | 933 | 7.8% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP (BN) | 5,733 | 58.7% |
| Tony anak Poh | Independent | 4,041 | 41.3% |
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Munong anak Ibau | Independent | 6,113 | 48.1% |
| Jawan anak Empaling | SUPP (BN) | 5,960 | 46.9% |
| Siew Chee Kiong (Suffian bin Abdullah) | Independent | 634 | 5.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Rajang has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE03 (1970). Parties that have won this seat over that span: SUPP, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rajang in the GE07 (1986) general election?
Nicholas Munong anak Ibau (Independent) won Rajang in GE07 (1986) with 6,113 votes (48.1%), a majority of 153 votes over Jawan anak Empaling (SUPP).
Which parties have won Rajang since GE03 (1970)?
Since GE03 (1970), Rajang has been won by: Independent, SUPP.
What was the closest result in Rajang?
The closest result on record for Rajang was GE07 (1986), when Independent beat SUPP by just 153 votes (1.2 percentage points).