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Malaysian state constituency
Malaysian electoral constituency
Kulim (N35)
Kedah constituency
State constituency
LegislatureKedah State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 		 
Wong Chia Zhen
PN
Constituency created1959
First contested1959
Last contested2023
Demographics
Electors (2023)54,169

Kulim is a state constituency in Kedah, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly. It has been represented by Member of the State Executive Council (EXCO) Wong Chia Zhen of Perikatan Nasional (PN) since 2023.

Demographics

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As of 2020, Kulim has a population of 75,798 people.[1]

Ethnic breakdown of Kulim's electorate as of 2023[2]
  1. Malay (63.4%)
  2. Chinese (19.4%)
  3. Indian (16.5%)
  4. Other ethnicities (0.70%)

History

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Polling districts

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According to the gazette issued on 30 March 2018, the Kulim constituency has a total of 23 polling districts.[3]

State constituency Polling districts Code Location
Kulim (N35） Kampung Tebuan 018/35/01 SK Seri Lindungan Raja
Ulu Mahang 018/35/02 SMK Mahang
Pekan Mahang 018/35/03 SK Mahang
Ladang Sungai Dingin 018/35/04 SK Ladang Dublin
FELDA Gunong Bongsu 018/35/05 SK Gunung Bongsu
Karangan 018/35/06 SJK (C) Khai Min
Terap 018/35/07 SK Terap
Ladang Sungai Ular 018/35/08 SJK (T) Ladang Sungai Ular
Ladang Anak Kulim 018/35/09 SJK (T) Ladang Anak Kulim
Jalan Tunku Bendahara 018/35/10 SJK (C) Chong Cheng
Taman Kenari 018/35/11 SK Taman Kenari
Taman Tunku Putra 018/35/12 Dewan Bandaran Kulim
Taman Seri Kulim 018/35/13 SK Kulim
Pekan Kulim 018/35/14 SMA Tarbiyyah Diniah
Jalan Tunku Putra 018/35/15 SMK St. Patrick
Jalan Ibrahim 018/35/16 SMJK Chio Min
Bukit Awi 018/35/17 SK Sri Kulim
Taman Bersatu 018/35/18 SK Taman Jelutong
Ayer Merah 018/35/19 Kolej MARA Kulim
Taman Anggerik 018/35/20 Kolej Vokasional Kulim
Junjong 018/35/21 SK Junjong
Padang Penyangga 018/35/22 SJK (C) Sin Min
Durian Burong 018/35/23 SJK (T) Ladang Somee

Representation history

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Members of the Legislative Assembly for Kulim
Assembly Years Name Party
Constituency created
1st 1959–1964 Tai Kuan Yang Alliance (MCA)
2nd 1964–1969 Leong Man Kai
1969–1971 State assembly was suspended
3rd 1969–1974 Leong Man Kai Alliance (MCA)
4th 1974–1978 BN (MCA)
5th 1978–1982
6th 1982–1986 Yong Pau Chak
7th 1986–1990
8th 1990–1995
9th 1995–1999
10th 1999–2004
11th 2004–2008 Boey Chin Gan
12th 2008–2013 Lim Soo Nee PR (PKR)
13th 2013–2018 Chua Thiong Gee BN (MCA)
14th 2018–2023 Yeo Keng Chuan PH (PKR)
15th 2023–present Wong Chia Zhen PN (GERAKAN)

Election results

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Kedah state election, 2023
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PNWong Chia Zhen23,27859.97Increase 59.97
PHTeh Lean Ong15,53640.03Decrease 1.52
Total valid votes 38,814 100.00
Total rejected ballots 327
Unreturned ballots 36
Turnout 39,17772.32Decrease 9.28
Registered electors 54,169
Majority 7,74219.94Increase 7.87
PN gain from PKR Swing ?
Kedah state election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRYeo Keng Chuan13,07041.55Increase 41.55
BNChua Thiong Gee9,27529.48Decrease 20.08
PASMohd Khairi Mohd Salleh9,08028.86Increase 28.86
Parti Rakyat MalaysiaLee Ah Leong340.11Increase 0.11
Total valid votes 31,459 100.00
Total rejected ballots 469
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 31,45981.60Decrease 4.50
Registered electors 38,572
Majority 3,79512.07Increase 9.86
PKR gain from BN Swing ?
Kedah state election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChua Thiong Gee14,38449.56Increase 5.15
PKRChu Maw Nian13,74147.35Decrease 2.99
Pan-Malaysian Islamic FrontMohd Junip Huzayin8983.09Increase 3.09
Total valid votes 29,023 100.00
Total rejected ballots 496
Unreturned ballots 113
Turnout 29,63286.10Increase 10.04
Registered electors 34,404
Majority 6432.21Decrease 3.72
BN gain from PKR Swing ?
Kedah state election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRLim Soo Nee10,55950.34Increase 29.10
BNLim Lee Choo9,31544.41Decrease 24.35
IndependentKhairul Anuar Ramli1,1015.25Increase 5.25
Total valid votes 20,975 100.00
Total rejected ballots 554
Unreturned ballots 222
Turnout 21,75176.06Decrease 0.48
Registered electors 28,598
Majority 1,2445.93Decrease 31.59
PKR gain from BN Swing ?
Kedah state election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNBoey Chin Gan13,49768.76Decrease 1.93
PKRTang Fuie Wah6,13231.24Increase 31.24
Total valid votes 19,629 100.00
Total rejected ballots 640
Unreturned ballots 509
Turnout 20,77876.54Increase 4.14
Registered electors 27,147
Majority 7,36537.52Increase 3.86
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Pau Chak11,65366.83Decrease 13.80
PASAzizi Hj. Abdullah5,78533.17Increase 33.17
Total valid votes 17,438 100.00
Total rejected ballots 473
Unreturned ballots 388
Turnout 18,29972.40Increase 2.68
Registered electors 25,276
Majority 5,86833.66Decrease 27.60
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Pau Chak13,09080.63Increase 8.30
S46Che'at Ibrahim3,14419.37Decrease 8.30
Total valid votes 16,234 100.00
Total rejected ballots 597
Unreturned ballots 295
Turnout 17,12669.72Decrease 2.55
Registered electors 24,564
Majority 9,94661.26Increase 16.60
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Pau Chak13,30872.33Decrease 7.85
S46Hasim Leman5,09027.67Increase 27.67
Total valid votes 18,398 100.00
Total rejected ballots 680
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 19,07872.27Increase 4.37
Registered electors 26,397
Majority 8,21844.66Decrease 15.70
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Pau Chak12,45680.18Increase 7.82
PASZakaria Abdullah3,07919.82Increase 5.89
Total valid votes 15,535 100.00
Total rejected ballots 544
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 16,07967.90Decrease 6.02
Registered electors 23,680
Majority 9,37760.36Increase 1.93
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Pau Chak10,24772.36Decrease 7.22
DAPLee Chuan Sam @ Lee Shuan Sun1,97313.93Increase 13.93
PASMd. Yusof Haji Mohamad1,94213.71Decrease 6.77
Total valid votes 14,162 100.00
Total rejected ballots 284
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 14,44673.92Increase 0.91
Registered electors 19,543
Majority 8,27458.43Decrease 0.61
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLeong Man Kai9,18079.52Increase 79.52
PASAbdul Aziz Haji Kassim2,36420.48Increase 20.48
Total valid votes 11,544 100.00
Total rejected ballots 623
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 12,16773.01
Registered electors 16,665
Majority 6,81659.04
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On Nomination Day, Leong Man Kai won uncontested.
BNLeong Man Kai
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 14,339
Majority
BN hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceLeong Man Kai7,89076.59Increase 5.74
PMIPKhatib Shorbaini Haji Hassan2,41123.41Increase 23.41
Total valid votes 10,301 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,019
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 11,32068.60Decrease 2.20
Registered electors 16,494
Majority 5,47953.18Increase 11.48
Alliance hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1964
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceLeong Man Kai7,93870.85Decrease 0.04
Socialist FrontLiew Min Sung3,26629.15Increase 9.39
Total valid votes 11,204 100.00
Total rejected ballots 606
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 11,81070.80Decrease 2.10
Registered electors 16,675
Majority 4,43641.70Decrease 9.43
Alliance hold Swing
Kedah state election, 1959
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceTai Kuan Yang6,15170.89
Socialist FrontChoong An Fong1,71519.76
PMIPKhatib Shorbaini Haji Hassan8119.35
Total valid votes 8,677 100.00
Total rejected ballots 335
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 9,01272.90
Registered electors 12,363
Majority 4,43651.13
This was a new constituency created.

References

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  1. ↑ Malaysia, Department of Statistics. "N.35 Kulim Kawasanku | OpenDOSM". open.dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  2. ↑ "15th Kedah State Election - Results Overview". live.chinapress.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  3. ↑ "Federal Government Gazette: Notice of Polling Districts and Polling Centres for the Federal and State Constituencies of the States of Malaya [P.U. (B) 157/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2019-01-03.[permanent dead link]
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