Tampin is a federal constituency in Negeri Sembilan, 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 FELDA Jelai 1 & 3, FELDA Jelai 2 & 4, Pasir Besar, FELDA Pasir Besar, Kampong Ladang, Pekan Gemas, Taman Sentosa, Sungai Kelamah, Bukit Rokan Utara, Bukit Rokan, Kampong Rokan, Kampong Sungai Jerneh, Gemencheh Lama, Gemencheh Bahru, Kampong Bahru Gedok, Gedok, Ayer Kuning Selatan, Bukit Jalor, Kampong Tengah, Kampung Mantai, Repah, Kampong Bahru Tampin, Pekan Tampin, Kampong Batu Belang, Keru, Tebong, Kampong Asahan, Ladang Regent, Pekan Batang Melaka, Taman Indah.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of FELDA Jelai 1 & 3, FELDA Jelai 2 & 4, Pasir Besar, FELDA Pasir Besar, Kampong Ladang, Pekan Gemas, Taman Sentosa, Sungai Kelamah, Bukit Rokan Utara, Bukit Rokan, Kampong Rokan, Kampong Sungai Jerneh, Gemencheh Lama, Gemencheh Bahru, Kampong Bahru Gedok, Gedok, Ayer Kuning Selatan, Bukit Jalor, Kampong Tengah, Kampong Mantai, Repah, Kampong Bahru Tampin, Pekan Tampin, Kampong Batu Belang, Keru, Tebong, Kampong Asahan, Ladang Regent, Pekan Batang Melaka, Taman Indah.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Tampin |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
4th | 1974-1978 | Mokhtar Hashim | BN |
5th | 1978-1982 |
6th | 1982-1983 |
1983-1986 | Omar Abdullah |
7th | 1986-1990 | Mohd. Noh Rajab |
8th | 1990-1995 |
9th | 1995-1999 |
10th | 1999-2004 | Shaziman Abu Mansor |
11th | 2004-2008 |
12th | 2008-2013 |
13th | 2013-present |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Noh Rajab | 26,127 | 85.71 | + 10.64 |
|
PAS | Ali Maidin Kutty | 2,687 | 8.81 | + 8.81 |
|
Independent | S. Omar S. Abdullah | 1,672 | 5.48 | + 5.48 |
Total valid votes |
30,486 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,454 |
Unreturned ballots |
290 |
Turnout |
32,230 | 73.59 |
Registered electors |
|
Majority |
23,440 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1990 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Noh Rajab | 23,784 | 75.07 | - 4.00 |
|
S46 | Sulaiman Yusof | 7,900 | 24.93 | + 24.93 |
Total valid votes |
31,684 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,058 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
32,742 | 76.79 |
Registered electors |
|
Majority |
15,884 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1986 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mohd. Noh Rajab | 21,152 | 79.07 | - 1.81 |
|
DAP | Heng Kaw @ Yee Kong | 5,599 | 20.93 | + 20.93 |
Total valid votes |
26,751 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,134 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
27,885 | 72.87 |
Registered electors |
38,268 |
Majority |
15,553 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general by-election, 24 September 1983 The by-election was called due to the disqualification of incumbent, Mokhtar Hashim after being found guilty of murder. |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Omar Abdullah | 24,761 | 80.88 |
|
PAS | Mansoor Keliwan | 3,085 | 10.08 |
|
Independent | Liew Cheong Wai | 2,768 | 9.04 |
Total valid votes |
30,614 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
578 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
31,170 | 62.12 |
Registered electors |
50,180 |
Majority |
21,676 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mokhtar Hashim | 27,587 | 74.05 |
|
DAP | Loo Ah Man @ Loo Ming Chai | 6,603 | 17.72 |
|
PAS | Azahari Hamzah | 3,065 | 8.23 |
Total valid votes |
37,255 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
1,126 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
38,381 | 77.93 |
Registered electors |
49,248 |
Majority |
20,984 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Mokhtar Hashim |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
39,535 |
Majority |
18,393 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
|
Malaysian general election, 1974 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
On the nomination day, Mokhtar Hashim won uncontested. |
|
BN | Mokhtar Hashim |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
|
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
31,889 |
Majority |
|
This was a new constituency created. |
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