Kota Bharu 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 Kok Pasir, Wakaf Mek Zainab, Tanjong Chat, Sungai Keladi, Khatib Ali, Tanjong Mas, Cherang, Kampung Bayam, Langgar, Paya Bemban, Kubang Pasu, Kelochor, Kebun Sultan, Merbau, Atas Banggol, Jalan Pejabat Pos Lama, Bandar, Padang Garong, Islah Lama, Kampung Dusun, Kubor Kuda, Kota Lama, Kg Sireh Bawah Lembah, Wakaf Siku, Jalan Raja Dewa, Telipot, Kampung Belukar, Bunut Payong Hilir, Pintu Geng, Kota Utara, Lundang, Bunut Payong, Kampung Wakaf Che Yeh.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Kok Pasir, Wakaf Mek Zainab, Tanjong Chat, Sungai Keladi, Khatib Ali, Tanjong Mas, Cherang, Kampung Bayam, Langgar, Paya Bemban, Kubang Pasu, Kelochor, Kebun Sultan, Merbau, Atas Banggol, Jalan Pejabat Pos Lama, Bandar, Padang Garong, Islah Lama, Kampung Dusun, Kubor Kuda, Kota Lama, Kg Sireh Bawah Lembah, Wakaf Siku, Jalan Raja Dewa, Telipot, Kampung Belukar, Bunut Payong Hilir, Pintu Geng, Kota Utara, Lundang, Bunut Payong, Kampung Wakaf Che Yeh.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Kota Bharu |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
4th | 1974-1978 | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail | BN |
5th | 1978-1982 |
6th | 1982-1986 |
7th | 1986-1990 |
8th | 1990-1995 | Ilani Isahak | S46 |
9th | 1995-1999 |
10th | 1999-2004 | Ramli Ibrahim | KEADILAN |
11th | 2004-2008 | Mohd Zaid Ibrahim | BN |
12th | 2008-2013 | Wan Abdul Rahim Wan Abdullah | PAS |
13th | 2013-present | Takiyuddin Hassan |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 2013 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PAS | Takiyuddin Hassan | 40,620 | 62.09 | + 1.43 |
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BN | Mohamad Fatmi Che Salleh | 24,650 | 37.68 | - 1.66 |
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Independent | Mohd Zakiman Abu Bakar | 148 | 0.23 | + 0.23 |
Total valid votes |
65,418 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
666 |
Unreturned ballots |
193 |
Turnout |
66,277 | 81.55 |
Registered electors |
81,268 |
Majority |
15,970 | 24.41 |
|
PAS hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1999 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
KEADILAN | Ramli Ibrahim | 26,723 | 61.22 | + 61.22 |
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BN | Ilani Isahak | 16,517 | 37.84 | - 4.68 |
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Berjasa | Mohd Din Nizam Din | 409 | 0.94 | + 0.94 |
Total valid votes |
43,649 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
995 |
Unreturned ballots |
118 |
Turnout |
44,762 | 71.03 |
Registered electors |
63,018 |
Majority |
10,206 | 23.38 |
|
KEADILAN gain from S46 |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
S46 | Ilani Isahak | 24,096 | 57.48 | - 11.13 |
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BN | Ahmad Rastom Ahmad Maher | 17,828 | 42.52 | + 12.38 |
Total valid votes |
41,924 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
902 |
Unreturned ballots |
224 |
Turnout |
43,050 | 71.31 |
Registered electors |
60,370 |
Majority |
6,268 | 14.96 |
|
S46 hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1990 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
S46 | Ilani Isahak | 27,566 | 68.61 | + 68.61 |
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BN | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail | 12,106 | 30.14 | - 26.93 |
|
Independent | Saifuddin Daud | 503 | 1.25 | + 1.25 |
Total valid votes |
40,175 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,079 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
41,254 | 73.35 |
Registered electors |
56,610 |
Majority |
15,460 | 38.47 |
|
S46 gain from BN |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1986 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail | 20,310 | 57.07 |
|
PAS | Hassan Abdullah | 15,277 | 42.93 |
Total valid votes |
35,587 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
695 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
36,282 | 68.96 |
Registered electors |
52,613 |
Majority |
5,033 | 14.14 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail | 21,424 | 58.26 |
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PAS | Salehudin Abdullah | 13,454 | 36.59 |
|
DAP | Kang Sam Chuan | 1,896 | 5.16 |
Total valid votes |
36,774 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
784 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
37,558 | 74.76 |
Registered electors |
50,238 |
Majority |
7,970 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
41,162 |
Majority |
8,682 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
On the nomination day, Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail won uncontested. |
|
BN | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
38,958 |
Majority |
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This was a new constituency created. |
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