2016 Sarawak state election


The eleventh Sarawak state election was held on Saturday, 7 May 2016 after nomination for candidates on Monday, 25 April 2016. The 82 members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, were elected in single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting. More than 1.1 million who had their names entered or retained in an electoral register for a particular electoral district in Sarawak was eligible to vote at the time of the election. Malaysia does not practice compulsory voting and automatic voter registration. The voting age is 21 although the age of majority in the country is 18. The election was conducted by the Election Commission of Malaysia.
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly would automatically dissolve on 20 June 2016, the fifth anniversary of the first sitting, and elections must be held within ninety days of the dissolution, unless dissolved prior to that date by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak on the advice of the Chief Minister of Sarawak.
The previous state election was held at 2011. The state assemblymen is elected to 5 years term each. It is expected to be the most hotly contested election in Sarawak's poll history. At the previous election, the opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat made historic gains by doubling its State Assembly seats, while the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional retained a two-third majority.
The incumbent Chief Minister Adenan Satem first announced the election during a party branch meeting on 29 January, speculating 18 April as the nomination day and 30 April as election day. However, Adenan said the final decision was up to the Election Commission.
On 14 April, the Election Commission announced that the election will be held on 7 May, with 12 days of campaigning and the nomination day set on 25 April. The legislative assembly was dissolved on Monday, 11 April.

List of candidates by party

Analysis of previous election results

Proposed Sarawak electoral districts

A proposal by the Election Commission to increase the number of state seats from 71 to 82 was challenged in the High Court and nullified. However this was overturn by a Court of Appeal reasoning that the increase in seats would not breach voters' constitutional rights and was in accordance with the 13th Schedule of the Federal Constitution.
The composition of seats by ethnic majority consists of 22 Dayak-Iban majority seats, 17 Muslim-Malay majority seats, 16 Chinese-majority seats, 9 Melanau-majority seats, 8 Dayak-Bidayuh majority seats, 6 Dayak-Orang Ulu majority seats, 2 Kedayan-majority seats, and 2 Brunei-Malay majority seats.

Campaign

The Sarawak state government was alleged to have abused their power, by banning several opposition MPs and members from entering the state during campaigning, as under Section 67 of the Immigration Act, a person cannot be denied entry into Sarawak if the visit was “for the sole purpose of engaging in legitimate political activity”. Opposition leaders like Lim Guan Eng and Azmin Ali were allowed into the state on a temporary basis to campaign during the election period but were told to leave after five days.

Barisan Nasional

Breakaway parties such as TERAS and UPP have their members contest seats under the Barisan banner as direct election candidates under a deal by Adenan Satem after their parties were prevented from joining Barisan after opposition from parties such as SUPP and SPDP. Candidates from Barisan have been seen handing out money, foodstuffs and other election goodies to potential voters. The government is also trying to tie the election to the development of the state such as upgrading roads and building the Pan-Borneo Highway.

Pakatan Harapan

Due to disagreements in contesting several seats between both DAP and PKR, both parties would be facing each other and Barisan in 6 multi-cornered fights in Batu Kitang, Mulu, Murum, Simanggang, Ngemah and Mambong. A DAP candidate had brought up the issue of minimum wage being lower in Sarawak compared to Peninsula Malaysia and that many younger Sarawakians were migrating to Peninsula Malaysia and Singapore for better job opportunities.

Election pendulum

The 11th Sarawak State Election that helds on May 7, 2016 witnessed 72 governmental seats and 10 non-governmental seats filled the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly. The government side has 49 safe seats and 6 fairly safe seats, while the non-government side has 4 safe seats and 4 fairly safe seats. In addition, 2 seats was win uncontested in governmental seats.

Results

Two seats were won by Barisan Nasional uncontested, which are Bukit Kota and Bukit Sari.
#ConstituencyWinnerPartyVotesOpponentPartyVotesPluralityIncumbent
N1OparRanum Anak MinaBN3,665Francis Teron Kadap NoyetPH-PKR1,5492,082Ranum Anak Mina
N1OparRanum Anak MinaBN3,665Patrick Anek UrenPBDSB5242,082Ranum Anak Mina
N1OparRanum Anak MinaBN3,665Niponi UndekIND1,5832,082Ranum Anak Mina
N2Tasik BiruHenry JinepBN-SPDP6,922Mordi BimolPH-DAP5,6341,288Peter Nansian Ngusie
N3Tanjung DatuAdenan SatemBN-PBB6,630Jazolkipli NumanPH-PKR4685,892Amar Haji Adenan Haji Satem
N4Pantai DamaiAbdul Rahman JunaidiBN-PBB10,918Zainal Abidin YetPAS1,6589,260Abdul Rahman Junaidi
N5Demak LautHazland Abang HipniBN-PBB8,539Mohd Fidzuan ZaidiPH-PAN1,1577,382Hazland Abang Hipni
N6TupongFazzrudin Abdul RahmanBN-PBB10,942Nurhanim MokhsenPH-PKR2,8878,055Ir. Haji Daud Abdul Rahman
N7SamariangSharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman GhazaliBN-PBB9,795Yusof Assidiqqi Ahmad SharkawiPAS2,0357,760Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali
N7SamariangSharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman GhazaliBN-PBB9,795Nani SahariPH-PAN3897,760Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali
N8SatokAmar Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji OpengBN-PBB6,854Mohammad Salleh ShawkataliPH-PKR1,8095,045Amar Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg
N9PadunganWong King WeiPH-DAP9,332Peter PauBN-SUPP5,0624,270Wong King Wei
N9PadunganWong King WeiPH-DAP9,332Teo Kuang KimSTAR1164,270Wong King Wei
N10PendingViolet Yong Wui WuiPH-DAP12,454Milton Foo Tiang WeeBN-SUPP7,4425,012Violet Yong Wui Wui
N11Batu LintangSee Chee HowPH-PKR10,758Sih Hua TongBN-SUPP6,3734,385See Chee How
N11Batu LintangSee Chee HowPH-PKR10,758Lina SooSTAR3314,385See Chee How
N12Kota SentosaChong Chieng JenPH-DAP10,047Wilfred Yap Yau SinBN-SUPP7,2282,819Chong Chieng Jen
N13Batu KitangLo Khere ChiangBN-SUPP6,466Voon Shiak NiPH-PKR8831,842New Seat
N13Batu KitangLo Khere ChiangBN-SUPP6,466Abdul Aziz IsaPH-DAP4,6241,842New Seat
N13Batu KitangLo Khere ChiangBN-SUPP6,466Othman BojengIND541,842New Seat
N13Batu KitangLo Khere ChiangBN-SUPP6,466Sulaiman KadirIND611,842New Seat
N14Batu KawaSim Kui HianBN-SUPP6,414Christina Chiew Wang SeePH-DAP4,3292,085Christina Chiew Wang See
N14Batu KawaSim Kui HianBN-SUPP6,414Liu Thian LeongIND1,1092,085Christina Chiew Wang See
N15AsajayaAbdul Karim Rahman HamzahBN-PBB6,163Abang Junaidi Abang GomPH-PKR2,0854,078Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
N16Muara TuangIdris BuangBN-PBB9,503Zulkipli RamziPAS1,5427,961Mohamad Ali Mahmud
N16Muara TuangIdris BuangBN-PBB9,503Abang Abdul Halil Abang NailiPH-PAN7537,961Mohamad Ali Mahmud
N17StakanMohamad Ali MahmudBN-PBB8,820Leslie Ting Xiang ZhiPH-DAP1,7787,042New Seat
N18SerembuMiro SimuhBN3,452Athina Klaywa SimPH-PKR1,2181,397New Seat
N18SerembuMiro SimuhBN3,452Buln Patrick RibosSTAR1201,397New Seat
N18SerembuMiro SimuhBN3,452Peter Nyomek NyeapIND2,0551,397New Seat
N19Mambong 'Jerip Anak SusilBN6,161Willie MonginPH-PKR2,6453,333Jerip Anak Susil
N19Mambong 'Jerip Anak SusilBN6,161Sanjan DaikPH-DAP2,8283,333Jerip Anak Susil
N20TaratRoland Sagah Wee InnBN-PBB8,450Musa NgogPH-PKR3,0295,421Roland Sagah Wee Inn
N21TebeduMichael Manyin JawongBN-PBB7,357Alex Saben Nipong @ NyipongPH-PKR1,1646,193Michael Manyin Jawong
N22KedupMaclaine Ben @ Martin BenBN-PBB5,769Andrew NyabePH-DAP1,9413,828Maclaine Ben @ Martin Ben
N22KedupMaclaine Ben @ Martin BenBN-PBB5,769Mark Murau SumonPBDSB1683,828Maclaine Ben @ Martin Ben
N23Bukit SemujaJohn IlusBN5,451Edward Andrew LuwakPH-DAP2,3073,144New Seat
N23Bukit SemujaJohn IlusBN5,451Frederick Bayoi ManggieIND1,1963,144New Seat
N23Bukit SemujaJohn IlusBN5,451Johnny AputSTAR533,144New Seat
N23Bukit SemujaJohn IlusBN5,451Cobbold LusoiPBDSB1333,144New Seat
N24Sadong JayaAidel LariwooBN-PBB3,925Asan SingkroPAS4583,467Aidel Lariwoo
N24Sadong JayaAidel LariwooBN-PBB3,925Othman Mustapha @ MosPH-PAN1573,467Aidel Lariwoo
N24Sadong JayaAidel LariwooBN-PBB3,925Awang Rabiee Awang HosenIND2343,467Aidel Lariwoo
N25SimunjanAwla IdrisBN-PBB4,101Jamilah BaharuddinPH-PKR1,3892,712Haji Naroden Majais
N25SimunjanAwla IdrisBN-PBB4,101Hipni KanainiIND2752,712Haji Naroden Majais
N26GedongMohd Naroden MajaisBN-PBB4,064Rapelson Richard HamitPH-PAN6993,365New Seat
N26GedongMohd Naroden MajaisBN-PBB4,064Uja BansiIND3963,365New Seat
N27SebuyauJulaihi NarawiBN-PBB4,531Wan Abdillah Wan AhmadPAS1,7892,742Julaihi Narawi
N27SebuyauJulaihi NarawiBN-PBB4,531Andrew JainPH-PAN1642,742Julaihi Narawi
N28LinggaHajjah Simoi PeriBN-PBB4,169Abang Zulkifli Abang EngkehPH-PKR1,2262,943Hajjah Simoi Peri
N28LinggaHajjah Simoi PeriBN-PBB4,169Wan Abdillah Edruce Wan Abdul RahmanIND8422,943Hajjah Simoi Peri
N29Beting MaroRazaili GaporBN-PBB4,758Hamidah MokhtarPAS3,0511,707Razaili Gapor
N29Beting MaroRazaili GaporBN-PBB4,758Andri Zulkarnaen HamdenPH-PAN1031,707Razaili Gapor
N30Balai RinginSnowdan LawanBN-PRS4,478Nicholas Mujah AsonPH-PKR7002,039Snowdan Lawan
N30Balai RinginSnowdan LawanBN-PRS4,478Pok UngkutPBDSB902,039Snowdan Lawan
N30Balai RinginSnowdan LawanBN-PRS4,478Entusa ImamIND2,4392,039Snowdan Lawan
N31Bukit BegunanMong DagangBN-PRS5,550Jubri AtakPH-PKR8554,695Mong Dagang
N32SimanggangFrancis Harden HollisBN-SUPP4,096Norina Umoi UtotPH-PKR5801,390Francis Harden Hollis
N32SimanggangFrancis Harden HollisBN-SUPP4,096Leon Jimat DonaldPH-DAP6951,390Francis Harden Hollis
N32SimanggangFrancis Harden HollisBN-SUPP4,096Ngu Piew SengIND2,7061,390Francis Harden Hollis
N33EngkililiJohnical Rayong NgipaBN5,513Nicholas Bawin AnggatPH-PKR5323,857Johnical Rayong Ngipa
N33EngkililiJohnical Rayong NgipaBN5,513Ridi BaukIND1,6563,857Johnical Rayong Ngipa
N33EngkililiJohnical Rayong NgipaBN5,513Adan SandomIND913,857Johnical Rayong Ngipa
N34Batang Ai 'Malcom Mussen LamohBN-PRS4,884Kolien LiongPH-PKR1,6983,186Malcom Mussen Lamoh
N35SaribasRicky@Mohamad Razi SitamBN-PBB5,963Yakup DaudPH-PKR1,5314,432Ricky@Mohamad Razi Sitam
N36LayarGerald Rentap JabuBN-PBB3,931Vernon Aji KeditPH-PKR2,5031,428Alfred Jabu Anak Numpang
N37Bukit SabanDouglas Uggah EmbasBN-PBB5,524Noel Changgai BuckingPH-PKR9254,599Robert Lawson Chuat
N38KalakaAbdul Wahab AzizBN-PBB3,988Jemat PanjangPH-PKR1,1532,835Abdul Wahab Aziz
N39KrianAli Anak BijuPH-PKR5,388Kilat BeriakBN-SPDP3,7481,640Ali Anak Biju
N40KabongMohd Chee KadirBN-PBB5,069Jini SahiniPH-PAN1,4843,585New Seat
N41Kuala Rajang 'Len Talif SallehBN-PBB6,235Sopian JulaihiPH-PAN6495,586Len Talif Salleh
N41Kuala Rajang 'Len Talif SallehBN-PBB6,235Asbor AbdullahIND1535,586Len Talif Salleh
N42SemopAbdullah SaidolBN-PBB5,290Mohamad Fadillah SabaliPH-PAN8784,412Abdullah Saidol
N43DaroSafiee AhmadBN-PBB5,001Ibrahim BayauPH-PAN5694,432Murni Suhaili
N44JemorengJuanda JayaBN-PBB5,084Kiprawi SuhailiPH-PAN1873,789Abu Seman Jahwie
N44JemorengJuanda JayaBN-PBB5,084Abdullah SaminanIND1,2953,789Abu Seman Jahwie
N45RepokHuang Tiong SiiBN-SUPP7,446Yong Siew WeiPH-DAP6,503943Wong Hua Seh
N45RepokHuang Tiong SiiBN-SUPP7,446Wong Ching KingIND381943Wong Hua Seh
N46MeradongDing Kuong HiingBN-SUPP6,865Ting Tze FuiPH-DAP5,3491,516Ting Tze Fui
N47PakanWilliam Mawan IkomBN3,999Rinda Juliza AlexanderPH-DAP285426William Mawan Ikom
N47PakanWilliam Mawan IkomBN3,999Jawie Jingot @ JenggotIND3,573426William Mawan Ikom
N48MeluanRolland Duat JubinBN-SPDP3,363Semana SawangPH-PKR2,008677Wong Judat
N48MeluanRolland Duat JubinBN-SPDP3,363Remiguis Noel @ Jerry ClementIND934677Wong Judat
N48MeluanRolland Duat JubinBN-SPDP3,363Elly Lawai NgalaiIND2,686677Wong Judat
N49NgemahAlexander VincentBN-PRS2,888Thomas Laja BesiPH-PKR396154Alexander Vincent
N49NgemahAlexander VincentBN-PRS2,888Richard LiasPH-DAP243154Alexander Vincent
N49NgemahAlexander VincentBN-PRS2,888Joseph Jawa KendawangIND2,734154Alexander Vincent
N50MachanAllan Siden GramongBN-PBB4,550George Chen Nguk FaPH-PKR1,3812,952Gramong Juna
N50MachanAllan Siden GramongBN-PBB4,550Semawi PaongIND1,5982,952Gramong Juna
N51Bukit AssekIrene Mary Chang Oi LingPH-DAP11,392Chieng Buong ToonBN-SUPP6,8954,497Vacant
N51Bukit AssekIrene Mary Chang Oi LingPH-DAP11,392Moh Hiong KingSTAR3744,497Vacant
N52DudongTiong Thai KingBN9,700Yap Hoi LiongPH-DAP7,5542,146Yap Hoi Liong
N52DudongTiong Thai KingBN9,700Mary Ting Yiik HongSTAR1522,146Yap Hoi Liong
N52DudongTiong Thai KingBN9,700Casper Kayong UmpingIND2282,146Yap Hoi Liong
N52DudongTiong Thai KingBN9,700Lee Chung FattIND3,2882,146Yap Hoi Liong
N53Bawang AssanWong Soon KohBN9,015Chiew Sung NgiePH-DAP4,8844,131Wong Soon Koh
N53Bawang AssanWong Soon KohBN9,015Wong Sing WeiSTAR1004,131Wong Soon Koh
N53Bawang AssanWong Soon KohBN9,015Watson Bangau Johnathan RenangIND5694,131Wong Soon Koh
N53Bawang AssanWong Soon KohBN9,015Yeu Bang KengIND634,131Wong Soon Koh
N54PelawanDavid Wong Kee WoanPH-DAP13,056Janet Lau Ung HieBN8,7424,314David Wong Kee Woan
N54PelawanDavid Wong Kee WoanPH-DAP13,056Priscilla LauSTAR5974,314David Wong Kee Woan
N55NangkaAnnuar RapaeeBN-PBB9,617Abdul Raafidin MajidiPH-PKR2,0007,617Annuar Rapaee
N55NangkaAnnuar RapaeeBN-PBB9,617Tiong Ing TungSTAR7737,617Annuar Rapaee
N56DalatHajjah Fatimah AbdullahBN-PBB7,107Sim Eng HuaPH-PKR7776,330Hajjah Fatimah Abdullah
N57TellianYussibnosh BaloBN-PBB5,087Asini @ Hasni YahyaPH-PKR6664,421New Seat
N58BalingianAbdul Yakub ArbiBN-PBB4,208Nurzaiti HamdanPH-PAN1,2442,964Abdul Taib Mahmud
N59TaminChristopher Gira SambangBN-PRS6,230Simon JosephPH-PKR9542,085Joseph Mauh Ikeh
N59TaminChristopher Gira SambangBN-PRS6,230Ali PujiIND4,1452,085Joseph Mauh Ikeh
N60KakusJohn Sikie TayaiBN-PRS7,054Joshua Jabing @ JabengPH-PKR1,8435,211John Sikie Tayai
N60KakusJohn Sikie TayaiBN-PRS7,054Clement BayangPAS4825,211John Sikie Tayai
N61PelagusWilsong Nyabong IjangBN-PRS3,778Frankie Bendindang ManjahPH-DAP4943,284George Lagong
N61PelagusWilsong Nyabong IjangBN-PRS3,778Yong SibatIND3213,284George Lagong
N62KatibasAmbrose Blikau EnturanBN-PBB4,681Paren NyawiPH-DAP1,6283,053Ambrose Blikau Enturan
N63Bukit GoramJefferson Jamit UnyatBN-PBB4,596Larry AsapPH-DAP2,0102,586New Seat
N64BalehJames Jemut MasingBN-PRS5,272Agop LinsongPH-DAP4794,793James Jemut Masing
N65BelagaLiwan LagangBN-PRS4,149Alexander LehanPH-PKR4633,686Liwan Lagang
N66MurumChukpai UgonBN-PRS3,265Abun Sui AnyitPH-PKR1,0652,200New Seat
N66MurumChukpai UgonBN-PRS3,265Mathew SilekPH-DAP6872,200New Seat
N66MurumChukpai UgonBN-PRS3,265Stanley Ajang BatokIND1,0292,200New Seat
N67JepakTalip ZulpilipBN-PBB6,342Abdul Jalil BujangPH-PKR2,1414,201Talip Zulpilip
N67JepakTalip ZulpilipBN-PBB6,342Kiprawi AmanPAS4064,201Talip Zulpilip
N67JepakTalip ZulpilipBN-PBB6,342Mohammed Anuar Abd HamidSTAR1364,201Talip Zulpilip
N67JepakTalip ZulpilipBN-PBB6,342Wong Hau MingIND1904,201Talip Zulpilip
N68Tanjung Batu 'Chiew Chiu SingPH-DAP7,984Pau Chiong UngBN-SUPP5,4362,548Chiew Chiu Sing
N68Tanjung Batu Chiew Chiu SingPH-DAP7,984Chieng Lea PhingSTAR892,548Chiew Chiu Sing
N69KemenaStephen Rundi UtomBN-PBB7,192Leighton ManjahPH-DAP2,3244,868Stephen Rundi Utom
N70SamalajuMajang RenggiBN-PRS5,456Zharudin NarudinPAS4472,464New Seat
N70SamalajuMajang RenggiBN-PRS5,456Baba EmperanPH-DAP2,9922,464New Seat
N71BekenuRosey YunusBN6,009Bill KayongPH-PKR1,2204,789Rosey Yunus
N71BekenuRosey YunusBN6,009Jou @ Peter JelinIND5654,789Rosey Yunus
N71BekenuRosey YunusBN6,009Austin Sigi MeluIND5894,789Rosey Yunus
N72LambirRipin LamatBN-PBB7,503Mohdar IsmailPH-PKR2,5964,907Ripin Lamat
N72LambirRipin LamatBN-PBB7,503Mohammad Arifiriazul PaijoPAS8294,907Ripin Lamat
N73PiasauSebastian Ting Chiew YewBN-SUPP7,799Alan Ling Sie KiongPH-DAP5,6872,112Alan Ling Sie Kiong
N74PujutTing Tiong ChoonPH-DAP8,899Hii King ChiongBN7,1401,759Fong Pau Teck
N74PujutTing Tiong ChoonPH-DAP8,899Jofri JaraieePAS5131,759Fong Pau Teck
N74PujutTing Tiong ChoonPH-DAP8,899Fong Pau TeckIND3751,759Fong Pau Teck
N75SenadinLee Kim ShinBN-SUPP10,683Bob Baru LangubPH-DAP7,1453,538Lee Kim Shin
N75SenadinLee Kim ShinBN-SUPP10,683Philemon John EdanPBDSB3293,538Lee Kim Shin
N76MarudiPenguang ManggilBN-SPDP5,493Elia BitPH-PKR4,1061,387Sylvester Entri Muran
N76MarudiPenguang ManggilBN-SPDP5,493Louis JalongIND561,387Sylvester Entri Muran
N77Telang UsanDennis NgauBN-PBB3,231Ronald EnganPH-PKR3,064167Dennis Ngau
N78MuluGerawat JalaBN3,198Paul BayaPH-PKR1,4901,708New Seat
N78MuluGerawat JalaBN3,198Paul Anyie RajaPH-DAP3091,708New Seat
N78MuluGerawat JalaBN3,198Roland Dom MattuIND2391,708New Seat
N79Bukit KotaAbdul Rahman IsmailBN-PBB–Uncontested–––Abdul Rahman Ismail
N80Batu DanauPaulus GumbangBN4,366Ali AdapIND1,4272,939Paulus Gumbang
N81Ba'KelalanBaru BianPH-PKR2,858Willie LiauBN-SPDP2,320538Baru Bian
N82Bukit SariAmar Hj. Awang Tengah Ali HassanBN-PBB–Uncontested–––Amar Hj. Awang Tengah Ali Hassan

Seats changing hands

Government formation

formed the state cabinet after being invited by Abdul Taib Mahmud to begin a new government following 7 May 2016 state election in Sarawak. To be the Chief Minister, Adenan sworn in before the Yang di-Pertua Negeri at 10.00 p.m. Malaysia Standard Time on 7 May 2016 at The Astana, Sarawak.