Rajang was a federal constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that was represented in the Dewan Rakyat from 1971 to 1990.
The federal constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and was mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.
History It was abolished in 1990 when it was redistributed.
Representation history Members of Parliament for Rajang Parliament No Years Member PartyVote Share Constituency created 1969-1971 Parliament was suspended 3rd P135 1971-1973 Tibuoh Rantai SUPP4,217 40.75% 1973-1974 1974 Jawan Empaling3,951 54.74% 4th P145 1974-1978 5,690 57.05% 5th 1978-1982 6,584 55.12% 6th 1982-1986 5,733 58.66% 7th P168 1986-1990 Nicholas Munong Ipau Independent6,113 48.11% Constituency abolished, split into Mukah, Selangau, Lanang and Sibu
State constituency Parliamentary constituencyState constituency1969–19781978–19901990–19991999–20082008–20162016−presentRajangDudongIgan
Historical boundaries State ConstituencyArea19681977Dudong Aun Dudong Kampung Banyok Pasai Siong Sekuau Dudong Kampung Banyok Pasai Siong Selangau TaminIgan Bawang Assan Kut Muara Sawai Tanjung Kibong Tanjung Kunyit Bawang Assan Igan Kut Tanjung Kibong Tanjung Kunyit
Election results
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