Tuaran is a federal constituency in Sabah, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1971.
The federal constituency was created in the 1966 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 Tenghilan, Rani, Rungus, Rengalis, Topokon, Sawah, Tuaran Bandar, Marabahai, Tamparuli, Mengkaladoi, Gayaratau, Penimbawan, Serusup, Kindu, Indai, Batangan, Tambalang, Mengkabong, Berungis, Gayang, Nongkoulud, Telipok, Baru-Baru, Kilang Bata, Telibong, Rangalau, Kiulu, Malangang, Togop, Kelawat, Bongol, Simpangan, Taginambur, Pukak, Mantob, Pahu, Tiong Simpodon, Poring, Tomis, Tudan.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Tenghilan, Rani, Rungus, Rengalis, Topokon, Sawah, Tuaran Bandar, Marabahai, Tamparuli, Mengkaladoi, Gayaratau, Penimbawan, Serusup, Kindu, Indai, Batangan, Tambalang, Mengkabong, Berungis, Gayang, Nongkoulud, Telipok, Baru-Baru, Kilang Bata, Telibong, Rangalau, Kiulu, Malangang, Togop, Kelawat, Bongol, Simpangan, Taginambur, Pukak, Mantob, Pahu, Tiong Simpodon, Poring, Tomis, Tudan.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Tuaran |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
| 1969-1971 | Parliament dissolved[2][3] |
3rd | 1971-1973 | Buja Gumbilai | USNO |
1973-1974 | BN |
4th | 1974-1978 |
5th | 1978-1982 | James Peter Ongkili |
6th | 1982-1986 |
7th | 1986-1990 | Kalakau Untol |
8th | 1990-1995 | Monggoh Orow | PBS |
9th | 1995-1999 | Yunof Edward Maringking |
10th | 1999-2004 | Wilfred Madius Tangau | BN |
11th | 2004-2008 |
12th | 2008-2012 | Wilfred Bumburing |
2012-2013 | Independent |
13th | 2013-present | Wilfred Madius Tangau | BN |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PBS | Yunof Edward Maringking | 12,912 | 55.53 | - 15.62 |
|
BN | Monggoh Orow | 10,342 | 44.47 | + 44.47 |
Total valid votes |
23,254 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
271 |
Unreturned ballots |
27 |
Turnout |
23,552 | 72.73 |
Registered electors |
32,382 |
Majority |
2,570 | 11.06 |
|
PBS hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1990 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
PBS | Monggoh Orow | 12,065 | 71.15 | + 71.15 |
|
AKAR | Ubing Pangiran @ David | 4,891 | 28.85 | + 28.85 |
Total valid votes |
16,956 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
140 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
17,096 | 62.38 |
Registered electors |
27,406 |
Majority |
7,174 | 42.30 |
|
PBS gain from BN |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | James Peter Ongkili | 9,606 | 72.19 |
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PASOK | James Arab | 2,944 | 22.12 |
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Independent | Madrus Yunus | 485 | 3.64 |
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PUSAKA | Alim Sugara | 272 | 2.04 |
Total valid votes |
13,307 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
261 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
13,568 | 68.74 |
Registered electors |
19,739 |
Majority |
6,662 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | James Peter Ongkili |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
17,109 |
Majority |
4,575 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1969 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
USNO | Buja Gumbilai | | |
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Independent | Limbai Angkabon | | |
Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
13,826 |
Majority |
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This was a new constituency created. |
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