Cheras is a federal constituency in the Federal Territories, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1995.
The federal constituency was created in the 1994 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 Jalan Pasar, Rumah Pangsa Loke Yew, Jalan San Peng, Kampong Loke Yew, Jalan Loke Yew, Pudu Hujung, Taman Mutiara Barat, Pudu Ulu, Jangan Sungai Besi, Jalan Cheras, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Taman Miharja, Kampung Cheras Batu 4, Cheras Baru, Taman Midah Kanan, Taman Segar, Taman Midah Kiri, Taynton View, Bukit A Cheras Baru, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Taman Cheras.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Jalan Pasar, Jalan San Peng, Rumah Pangsa Loke Yew, Kampong Loke Yew, Jalan Loke Yew, Pudu Hujung, Jangan Sungai Besi, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Jalan Cheras, Taman Miharja, Pudu Ulu, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Kampong Cheras Batu 4, Bukit A Cheras Baru, Cheras Baru, Taman Cheras, Taman Midah Kanan, Taman Midah Kiri, Taman Mutiara Barat, Taynton View, Taman Segar.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Cheras |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
9th | 1995-1999 | Tan Kok Wai | DAP |
10th | 1999-2004 |
11th | 2004-2008 |
12th | 2008-2013 |
13th | 2013-present |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 2013 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
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DAP | Tan Kok Wai | 48,249 | 81.65 | + 3.47 |
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BN | Steve Teoh Chee Hooi | 10,840 | 18.35 | - 3.47 |
Total valid votes |
59,089 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
315 |
Unreturned ballots |
88 |
Turnout |
59,492 | 82.00 |
Registered electors |
72,551 |
Majority |
37,409 |
|
DAP hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 2008 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Tan Kok Wai | 39,253 | 78.18 | + 15.36 |
|
BN | Jeffrey Goh Sim Ik | 10,953 | 21.82 | - 15.36 |
Total valid votes |
50,206 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
224 |
Unreturned ballots |
121 |
Turnout |
50,571 | 73.58 |
Registered electors |
68,725 |
Majority |
28,300 |
|
DAP hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1995 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Tan Kok Wai | 29,240 | 66.30 |
|
BN | Mook Soon Man @ Mok Soon Cheong | 14,865 | 33.70 |
Total valid votes |
44,105 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
224 |
Unreturned ballots |
77 |
Turnout |
44,406 | 69.50 |
Registered electors |
|
Majority |
14,375 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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