Sarawak state election, 2011

Sarawak state election, 2011
2006 ←
 16 April 2011 (2011-04-16)
All 71 seats in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Abdul Taib Mahmud Wong Ho Leng
Party BN Pakatan Rakyat
Leader since 1981 (1981) 2001 (2001)
Leader's seat Balingian Bukit Assek
Last election 62 seats, 61.8% 8 seats, 37.1%
Seats before 63 7
Seats won 55 15
Seat change 8 8
Popular vote 372,379 277,329
Percentage 55.4 41.2
Swing 6.4 4.1
Chief Minister before election

Abdul Taib Mahmud
BN

 Chief Minister-designate

Abdul Taib Mahmud
BN

The tenth Sarawak state election was held on April 16, 2011 after nomination for candidates on April 6. The purpose of the election was to elect 71 representatives to the Sarawak State Assembly.[1] The ninth state assembly was dissolved by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng on the advice of Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud on March 21, 2011. [2] The previous state election in Sarawak was held in 2006.

The election resulted in Barisan Nasional (BN) retaining its two-thirds majority, albeit by a reduced margin.[3] BN lost eight seats, mainly through the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP). SUPP leader and deputy chief minister George Chan Hong Nam lost his seat. The opposition Pakatan Rakyat made gains, but fell short of its goal to deny a two-thirds majority for BN. The party with the single biggest gain on the day was the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which doubled its seats to 12.[3]

Taib, who had served as Chief Minister for 30 years, was sworn in for his eighth term on the same night.[4]

Contents

Background

Before the dissolution of Sarawak State Assembly, the Sarawak branch of the federal ruling coalition Barisan Nasional held 63 state seats, of which the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu had 35 seats, Sarawak United People's Party 12 seats, Parti Rakyat Sarawak 8 seats and Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party 8 seats. The opposition parties held eight seats in total; the federal opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat had seven seats (Democratic Action Party had six, and Parti Keadilan Rakyat had one), while the remaining one seat was held by Parti Cinta Malaysia.[5]

This election has became the biggest in the state history, whereby 213 candidates are vying for 71 seats.[6] Barisan Nasional fielded candidates for all 71 seats, of which Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu, is contesting 35 seats, followed by 19 for Sarawak United People's Party, 9 to the Parti Rakyat Sarawak and 8 to the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party. Pakatan Rakyat fielded candidates in 69 seats[7] out of the 71 seats, of which 49 candidates were from Parti Keadilan Rakyat, 15 seats from Democratic Action Party and five seats from Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party.[8] Sarawak National Party (SNAP), despite being a member of the Pakatan Raykat, fielded its own candidates in 27 constituencies after negotiations with Parti Keadilan Rakyat broke down. It has nevertheless announced that it will support Baru Bian, the Pakatan candidate for chief minister, if it wins any seats.[9]

The election also marks the debut of the Parti Cinta Malaysia, which is not affiliated with Pakatan Rakyat or Barisan Nasional and is contesting in 6 seats. Another newcomer is Parti Ekonomi Rakyat Sarawak Bersatu (PERSB) (English: United Sarawak People's Economic Party) vying 16 seats. However PERSB were forced to contest as independent candidates as their party application has yet to be approved by Registrar of Societies (ROS) and during the nomination day, one of PERSB's candidate for N.58 Jepak was rejected by the Election Commission (EC).[10]

Election issues

During the election, the opposition began painting the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition in a bad light by pointing to the impounding on Alkitab or Bahasa Malaysia bibles, saying that they were anti-Christian.[11]

Another election issue that the opposition has brought up was regarding the long tenure of Chief Minister Taib Mahmud and his refusal to resign and appoint a successor. The issue went in hand with them pointing out his alleged amassing of a huge fortune while in office which has been revealed in numerous websites, especially the Sarawak Report.[12][13]

Results

A total of 18,363 eligible postal voters will be voting this time around in the Sarawak state election. Under Malaysian electoral law, teachers, military personnel, policemen and students based away from their constituencies are eligible to submit postal votes.[14]

e • d Summary of the 16 April 2011 Sarawak State Assembly election results
Votes % of vote Seats % of seats +/–
Barisan Nasional: 372,379 55.36 55 77.46 8[nb 1]
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 192,785 28.66 35 49.30
Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) 111,781 16.62 6 8.45 6
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) 35,120 5.22 8 11.27
Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) 32,693 4.86 6 8.45 2
Pakatan Rakyat: 277,329 41.23 15 21.13 8[nb 2]
Democratic Action Party (DAP) 134,847 20.05 12 16.90 6
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) 117,100 17.41 3 4.23 2
Sarawak National Party (SNAP) 15,663 2.33 0 0.00
Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) 9,719 1.44 0 0.00
Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) 2,895 0.43 0 0.00 1
Independents 20,064 2.98 1 1.41 1
Overall total 672,667 100.00 71 100.00

Source: Election Commission.[15] The Star (Malaysia).[16]

  1. ^ BN had an assemblyman (Larry Sng) who did not belong to any party. Sng did not contest the election and his seat (Pelagus) was won by an independent, counting as one additional loss for BN.
  2. ^ Coalition formed after previous election.

Although analysts predicted that Barisan Nasional's fight to keep their two-thirds majority in the assembly would be close,[17] they emerged with a relatively comfortable result, finishing the night with 55 seats, above the 47 needed for a two-thirds majority. Prime minister Najib Razak celebrated the victory as an indication that BN's support in Sarawak was still strong and noted that Pakatan Rakyat had failed to make major inroads into the state.[18][19]

BN won the election on the back of uneven performances by its component parties. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) led by Taib won all their seats contested,[20] but the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) did poorly, with their leader, George Chan Hong Nam losing his seat as well.[19] The SUPP suffered a net loss of five seats, all to the Democratic Action Party (DAP), the same number it lost during the previous election. It won six out of 19 seats contested.[21]

The opposition parties also had differing performances in the election. The DAP won 12 out of 15 seats contested and made the biggest gain of the day with six additional seats, while the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) won only 3 seats out of 49 contested, gaining only two seats. PKR leaders still described the result as "historic" and a step towards a two-party system in the state.[22] Meanwhile, the local Sarawak National Party (SNAP) and peninsula-based Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) failed to win any seats with some candidates losing their deposits.[23]

Overview of seats

# Constituency Winner Party Votes Opponent(s) Party(ies) Votes Majority Incumbent
BN 55 | PR 15 | Independent 1
N1 Opar Ranum Anak Mina BN (SUPP) 3,360 Stephen Anak Sagir SNAP 674 2,006 Ranum Anak Mina
(BN-SUPP)
Joseph Jindy Anak Peter Rosen Independent 475
Boniface Willy Anak Tumek PKR 1,354
N2 Tasik Biru Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie BN (SPDP) 5,829 Frankie Jurem Anak Nyombui SNAP 825 2,072 Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie
(BN-SPDP)
Datuk John Tenewi Nuek @ John Tenewi PKR 3,757
N3 Tanjung Datu Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Haji Satem BN (PBB) 4,218 Gilbert Asson Anak Kulong Independent 215 3,216 Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Haji Satem
(BN-PBB)
Nani Bt Sahari PAS 1,002
N4 Pantai Damai Dr.Abdul Rahman Bin Junaidi BN (PBB) 7,425 Suhaini Bin Selamat Independent 111 5,071 Dr.Abdul Rahman Bin Junaidi
(BN-PBB)
Wan Zainal Abidin Bin Wan Senusi PKR 2,354
N5 Demak Laut Dr.Hazland Bin Abang Hipni BN (PBB) 5,522 Ali Hossen Bin Abang PKR 1,770 3,752 Datuk Dr.Abang Hj Abd. Rauf Abang Hj. Zen
(BN-PBB)
N6 Tupong Datuk Ir.Haji Daud Abdul Rahman BN (PBB) 8,304 Baharuddin @ Din Shah Bin Mokhsen PKR 3,753 4,551 Datuk Ir.Haji Daud Abdul Rahman
(BN-PBB)
N7 Samariang Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali BN (PBB) 8,008 Zulrusdi Bin Mohamad Hol PKR 2,557 5,431 Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali
(BN-PBB)
N8 Satok Datuk Amar Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg BN (PBB) 4,691 Ahmad Nazib Johari PKR 1,891 2,800 Datuk Amar Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg
(BN-PBB)
N9 Padungan Wong King Wei DAP 11,957 Dominique Ng Kim Ho Independent 439 7,884 Dominique Ng Kim Ho
(PR-PKR)
Sim Kiang Chiok BN (SUPP) 4,073
N10 Pending Violet Yong Wui Wui DAP 14,375 Prof. Dr Sim Kui Hian BN (SUPP) 6,780 7,595 Violet Yong Wui Wui
(PR-DAP)
N11 Batu Lintang See Chee How PKR 13,235 Sih Hua Tong BN (SUPP) 4,854 8,381 Voon Lee Shan
(PR-DAP)
Soo Lina Independent 290
N12 Kota Sentosa Chong Chieng Jen DAP 12,594 Datuk Alfred Yap Chin Loi BN (SUPP) 7,770 4,824 Chong Chieng Jen
(PR-DAP)
N13 Batu Kawa Christina Chiew Wang See DAP 7,439 Tan Joo Phoi BN (SUPP) 6,896 543 Tan Joo Phoi
(BN-SUPP)
N14 Asajaya Hj.Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah BN (PBB) 7,597 Arip Bin Ameran PKR 3,108 4,489 Hj.Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
(BN-PBB)
N15 Muara Tuang Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mahmud BN (PBB) 11,039 Noraini Binti Hamzah PAS 3,196 7,843 Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mahmud
(BN-PBB)
N16 Bengoh Dr.Jerip Susil BN (SUPP) 8,093 Willie Anak Mongin PKR 4,447 3,646 Dr.Jerip Susil
(BN-SUPP)
Wejok Anak Tomik Independent 1,007
Richard @ Peter Margaret SNAP 928
N17 Tarat Roland Sagah Wee Inn BN (PBB) 6,287 Ateng Anak Jeros SNAP 567 1,995 Roland Sagah Wee Inn
(BN-PBB)
Peter Ato Anak Mayau PKR 4,292
N18 Tebedu Dato' Sri Micheal Manyin Jawong BN (PBB) 6,196 Kipli Bin Ale Independent 260 4,066 Dato' Sri Micheal Manyin Jawong
(BN-PBB)
Christoper Anak Kiyui PKR 2,130
Anthony Anak Nais SNAP 468
N19 Kedup Maclaine Ben @ Martin Ben BN (PBB) 6,476 Lainus Anak Andrew Luwak PKR 4,211 2,265 Frederick Bayoi Manggie
(BN-PBB)
Amin Anak Banti Independent 397
Belayong Anak Jawan SNAP 666
N20 Sadong Jaya Aidel Bin Lariwoo BN (PBB) 4,008 Mahayudin Bin Wahab Independent 402 2,934 Dato' Hj Wan Abdul Wahab Wan Sanusi
(BN-PBB)
Abang Eddy Allyanni Bin Abang Fauzi PAS 1,074
N21 Simunjan Haji Naroden Majais BN (PBB) 5,495 Mashor Hussen PKR 1,417 4,048 Haji Naroden Majais
(BN-PBB)
Zaini Bin Le' Independent 179
Mac Palima Anak Nyambil PCM 237
N22 Sebuyau Haji Julaihi Bin Narawi BN (PBB) 4,045 Ali Bin Semsu Independent 67 2,276 Haji Julaihi Narawi
(BN-PBB)
Adam Bin Ahid PAS 1,769
N23 Lingga Hajjah Simoi Peri BN (PBB) 3,652 Abg Ahmad Arabi Bin Abg Bolhassan PKR 1,146 2,506 Hajjah Simoi Peri
(BN-PBB)
Abang Othman Bin Abang Haji Gom SNAP 359
N24 Beting Maro Razaili Gapor BN (PBB) 3,069 Abang Ahmad Kerdee Bin Abang Masagus PAS 2,678 391 Datuk Haji Bolhassan Di
(BN-PBB)
N25 Balai Ringin Snowdan Lawan BN (PRS) 4,145 Ibi Anak Uding PKR 1,260 2,885 Snowdan Lawan
(BN-PRS)
Dan A/K Giang SNAP 765
Lipeh Anak Mawi PCM 126
Cobbold Anak Lusoi Independent 85
Sujal Anak Gansi Independent 32
N26 Bukit Begunan Mong Dagang BN (PRS) 3,671 Lias Anak Julai Independent 188 2,773 Mong Dagang
(BN-PRS)
Jimmy Lim @ Jimmy Donald PKR 898
Ivanhoe Anthony Anak Belon SNAP 638
N27 Simanggang Datuk Francis Harden Hollis BN (SUPP) 4,758 Leon Jimat Donald DAP 2,311 2,447 Datuk Francis Harden Hollis
(BN-SUPP)
N28 Engkilili Dr. Johnical Rayong Ngipa BN (SUPP) 4,928 Jimmy Simon Maja Independent 414 3,807 Dr. Johnical Rayong Ngipa
(SNAP)*
Semijie Anak Janting SNAP 393
Marudi @ Barudi Anak Mawang PKR 1,121
N29 Batang Ai Malcom Mussen Lamoh BN (PRS) 4,460 Nicholas Bawin Anggat PKR 1,719 2,741 Malcom Mussen Lamoh
(BN-PRS)
N30 Saribas Ricky@Mohamad Razi Bin Sitam BN (PBB) 3,865 Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh PKR 2,137 1,728 Dr.Haji Wahbi Haji Junaidi
(BN-PBB)
N31 Layar Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Anak Numpang BN (PBB) 3,703 Joe Anak Unggang SNAP 183 1,916 Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Anak Numpang
(BN-PBB)
Stanley Embat Pharoh Anak Laja PKR 1,787
Ngumbang@Kibak Anak Datu Independent 170
N32 Bukit Saban Robert Lawson Chuat BN (PBB) 3,899 Jerah Anak Engkiong @ Edward Jerah PKR 1,125 2,774 Robert Lawson Chuat
(BN-PBB)
Dayrell Walter Entrie SNAP 641
N33 Kalaka Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz BN (PBB) 6,865 Ismail Bin Hussein Independent 1,665 5,170 Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz
(BN-PBB)
Mohd Yahya Bin Abdullah PKR 1,511
N34 Krian Ali Anak Biju PKR 5,178 Liman Anak Sujang SNAP 216 2,090 Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie
(BN-SPDP)
Datuk Peter Nyarok Anak Entrie BN (SPDP) 3,088
Banyi Anak Beriak Independent 125
N35 Belawai Datu Len Talif Salleh BN (PBB) 5,164 Abdul Wahab Bin Abdullah PKR 618 4,546 Datuk Haji Hamden Ahmad
(BN-PBB)
Kiprawi Bin Suhaili Independent 133
N36 Semop Razaili Gapor BN (PBB) 4,814 Ong Chuang Siew PKR 564 4,250 Dato' Sri Awang Asfia Awang Nassar
(BN-PBB)
Ajiji Bin Fauzan Independent 419
N37 Daro Murni Suhaili BN (PBB) 3,867 Jamaludin Bin Ibrahim PKR 475 3,197 Murni Suhaili
(BN-PBB)
Mohamad Zamhari Bin Berawi Independent 670
Noh @ Mohamad Noh Bin Bakri @ Bakeri Independent 129
N38 Jemoreng Gani @ Abu Seman Jahwie BN (PBB) 4,505 Asbor Bin Abdullah Independent 77 2,926 Gani @ Abu Seman Jahwie
(BN-PBB)
Abdul Hafiz Bin Noh Independent 1,579
N39 Repok Wong Hua Seh DAP 7,900 Datuk David Teng Lung Chi BN (SUPP) 5,221 2,679 Datuk David Teng Lung Chi
(BN-SUPP)
N40 Meradong Ting Tze Fui DAP 6,884 Ling Kie Kiong BN (SUPP) 4,197 2,687 Ting Tze Fui
(PR-DAP)
N41 Pakan Dato' Sri William Mawan Ikom BN (SPDP) 3,938 Jamal Bin Abdullah @ Tedong Anak Gunda SNAP 2,741 1,197 Dato' Sri William Mawan Ikom
(BN-SPDP)
N42 Meluan Wong Judat BN (SPDP) 4,615 John Brian Anthony Anak Jeremy Guang PKR 2,973 1,642 Wong Judat
(BN-SPDP)
Labang Anak Jamba SNAP 312
N43 Ngemah Alexander Vincent BN (PRS) 2,361 Yakup Bin Khalid Independent 278 995 Gabriel Adit Demong
(Independent)**
Gabriel Adit Demong PCM 1,366
Micheal Anak Lias SNAP 577
Aris Anak Alap PKR 650
N44 Machan Datuk Gramong Juna BN (PBB) 3,683 Agustine Anak Liom @ August Kiom SNAP 338 1,629 Datuk Gramong Juna
(BN-PBB)
Kong Tat Kim PCM 696
George Chen Nguk Fa PKR 2,054
N45 Bukit Assek Wong Ho Leng DAP 13,527 Chieng Buong Toon BN (SUPP) 4,700 8,827 Wong Ho Leng
(PR-DAP)
Hii Tiong Huat Independent 180
N46 Dudong Yap Hoi Liong DAP 9,649 Datuk Tiong Thai King BN (SUPP) 9,332 317 Datuk Dr.Soon Choon Teck
(BN-SUPP)
Apandi Bin Abdul Rani Independent 174
N47 Bawang Assan Dato' Sri Wong Soon Koh BN (SUPP) 7,316 Alice Lau Kiong Yeng DAP 5,508 1,808 Dato' Sri Wong Soon Koh
(BN-SUPP)
N48 Pelawan Wong Kee Woan DAP 13,318 Vincent Goh Chung Siong BN (SUPP) 6,927 6,391 Vincent Goh Chung Siong
(BN-SUPP)
N49 Nangka Dr.Annuar Rapa'ee BN (PBB) 7,710 Norisham Mohd Ali PKR 2,408 5,302 Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah
(BN-PBB)
N50 Dalat Datin Hajjah Fatimah Abdullah @ Ting Sai Ming BN (PBB) 6,288 Sylvester Ajah Subah @ Ajah Bin Subah PKR 1,298 4,990 Datin Hajjah Fatimah Abdullah @ Ting Sai Ming
(BN-PBB)
Salleh Bin Mahali Independent 257
N51 Balingian Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud BN (PBB) 6,210 Suriati Abdullah PKR 871 5,154 Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
(BN-PBB)
Datuk Salleh Jafaruddin Independent 1,056
N52 Tamin Joseph Mauh Ikeh BN (PRS) 4,998 Mengga Anak Mikui PKR 3,706 1,292 Josepn Mauh Ikeh
(BN-PRS)
N53 Kakus John Sikie Tayai BN (PRS) 3,366 Dick @ Laurence Dick Sekalai PCM 186 602 John Sikie Tayai
(BN-PRS)
Paul Anyie Raja PKR 2,764
Entali Anak Empin Independent 141
N54 Pelagus George Lagong Independent 5,740 Stanley Nyitar @ Unja Anak Malang BN (PRS) 2,903 2,837 Larry Sng Wei Shien
(BN-PRS)
Edward Sumbang Anak Asun PKR 1,171
N55 Katibas Datuk Ambrose Blikau Enturan BN (PBB) 3,326 Toh Heng San SNAP 897 2,256 Datuk Ambrose Blikau Enturan
(BN-PBB)
Munan Anak Laja PKR 1,070
N56 Baleh Dato' Sri Dr. James Jemut Masing BN (PRS) 5,452 Bedindang Anak Manjah PKR 1,334 3,898 Dato Sri Dr.James Jemut Masing
(BN-PRS)
N57 Belaga Liwan Lagang BN (PRS) 3,974 John Bampa SNAP 368 2,928 Liwan Lagang
(BN-PRS)
Mathew Anak Munan Independent 27
Basah Kesing @ Ali Basah Kesing PKR 1,046
Micheal Jok Independent 94
Kenneth Adan Silek Independent 330
N58 Jepak Datuk Haji Talip Zulpilip BN (PBB) 5,470 Ramli Anak Malaka SNAP 433 3,128 Datuk Haji Talip Zulpilip
(BN-PBB)
Abdul Jalil Bin Bujang PKR 2,342
Abdul Kuddus Bin Ramlee Independent 477
Awang Abdillah Bin Awang Nassar Independent 89
N59 Kidurong Chiew Chiu Sing DAP 12,493 Henry Ling Kuong Meng BN (SUPP) 5,563 6,930 Chiew Chiu Sing
(PR-DAP)
N60 Kemena Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom BN (PBB) 6,369 Liam Anak Rengga Independent 197 3,349 Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom
(BN-PBB)
Bernard Binar Anak Rading PKR 3,020
Unggun Anak Bayang SNAP 285
N61 Bekenu Hajjah Rosey Yunus BN (SPDP) 4,946 Dayang Juliana Awang Tambi PCM 284 3,714 Hajjah Rosey Yunus
(BN-SPDP)
Thony Anak Badak SNAP 570
Ishak Bin Mahwi PKR 1,232
N62 Lambir Ripin Lamat BN (PBB) 4,625 Johari Bin Bujang SNAP 693 1,521 Datuk Swin Jemaah @ Aidan Wing
(BN-PBB)
Zulhaidah Binti Suboh PKR 3,104
N63 Piasau Ling Sie Kiong DAP 5,598 Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr.George Chan Hong Nam BN (SUPP) 4,408 1,190 Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr.George Chan Hong Nam
(BN-SUPP)
N64 Pujut Fong Pau Teck DAP 9,120 Andy Chia Chu Fatt BN (SUPP) 5,271 3,849 Andy Chia Chu Fatt
(BN-SUPP)
N65 Senadin Datuk Lee Kim Shin BN (SUPP) 7,334 Dr. Michael Teo Yu Keng PKR 7,276 58 Datuk Lee Kim Shin
(BN-SUPP)
N66 Marudi Sylvester Entri Muran BN (SPDP) 4,578 Micheal Ding Tuah Independent 122 3,202 Sylvester Entri Muran
(BN-SPDP)
Gerang Anak Dagom PKR 1,376
Edwin Dundang Bugak SNAP 281
N67 Telang Usan Dennis Ngau BN (PBB) 3,597 Harrison Ngau Laing PKR 2,745 845 Lihan Jok
(BN-PBB)
Kebing Wan SNAP 705
Jok Ding Independent 623
N68 Bukit Kota Dr.Abdul Rahman Bin Ismail BN (PBB) 6,835 Leong Kwang Yew DAP 1,774 5,061 Dr.Abdul Rahman Bin Ismail
(BN-PBB)
Usop Bin Jidin Independent 398
Ladis Bin Pandin Independent 353
N69 Batu Danau Palu @ Paulus Gumbang BN (SPDP) 3,667 Dr.Lau Liak Koi PKR 1,348 2,319 Palu @ Paulus Gumbang
(BN-SPDP)
Lawrence Cosmas Sunan Anak Simpang SNAP 140
N70 Ba'Kelalan Baru Bian PKR 2,505 Willie Liau BN (SPDP) 2,032 473 Nelson Balang Ringin
(BN-SPDP)
N71 Bukit Sari Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan BN (PBB) 6,018 Japar Suyut PKR 955 5,063 Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan
(BN-PBB)

*Dr Johnichal Rayong, who won the N28 Engkilili seat on SNAP ticket, joined SUPP in December 2010, contributed another seat for BN.[24]

**Gabriel Adit Demong previously an independent for N43 Ngemah constituency joined PKR in November 2008.[25] He later quit PKR and joined Parti Cinta Malaysia in December 2009.[26]

Aftermath

As the DAP remained the largest opposition party in the assembly, its state chief Wong Ho Leng kept his position as state opposition leader.[27]

Meanwhile, PKR decided to petition the Elections Court to declare the Senadin contest null and void, citing irregularities during the polling process.[28] SUPP candidate Lee Kim Shin beat PKR's Michael Teo in the contest by 58 votes. Election observers have alleged abuse of postal votes in the constituency by authorities to help Lee win.[29]

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