The 1981 Engkilili by-election is a by-election for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly state seat of Engkilili, Malaysia that were held on 4 and 5 September 1981.[1] It was called following the death of the incumbent, Nadeng Linggoh on 22 July 1981.

Background

Nadeng anak Linggoh, a member of Sarawak National Party (SNAP), were first elected the Sarawak state seat of Engkilili-Skrang at the 1974 Sarawak state election. He successfully defended the seat, now renamed as Engkilili at the 1979 Sarawak state election. By this time he were a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate, as SNAP joined the national coalition 3 years earlier.

On 22 July 1981, Nadeng passed away, this results of his Engkilili seat to be vacated.[2] This necessitates for a by-election to be held, as the seat were vacated more that 2 years before the expiry of the Sarawak state assembly current term. Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) announced that the by-election will be held on 4 and 5 September 1981, with 20 August 1981 set as the nomination day.[2]

Nomination and campaign

After the agreement between parties in BN Sarawak that a candidate from SNAP will be nominated for the by-election,[2] Jonathan Narwin anak Tinggong, the member of Parliament for Lubok Antu, were announced as candidate for the seat.[3] Entau anak Mengga, a local farmer, also nominated himself as and independent candidate.[3] A former SNAP member that has failed to secure his party's nomination, he were sacked from the party after announcing his candidacy.[4]

After nomination closed on 20 August 1981, it was confirmed Jonathan and Entau will contest the by-election in a straight fight.[3]

Timeline

The key dates are listed below.

Date Event
Issue of the Writ of Election
20 August 1981 Nomination Day
20 August - 3 September 1981 Campaigning Period
Early polling day for postal and overseas voters
4-5 September 1981 Polling Day

Results

Sarawak state by-election, 4-5 September 1981: Engkilili
Upon the death of incumbent, Nadeng Linggoh
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jonathan Narwin 2,536 67.59 NA
Independent Entau Mengga 1,216 32.41 NA
Total valid votes 3,752 100.00
Total rejected ballots 108
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 3,860 63.34
Registered electors 6,094
Majority 1,320
BN hold Swing ?


Previous result

Sarawak state election, 1979: Engkilili
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Nadeng Linggoh 2,583 60.68
Independent Luta Majeng 1,674 39.32
Total valid votes 4,257 100.00
Total rejected ballots 124
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 4,381 73.62
Registered electors 5,951
Majority 909
This was a new constituency created.

Aftermath

After Jonathan was announced as the winner, BN Sarawak director of operations for the by-election and Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister, Daniel Tajem, commented that BN's win reflected the political maturity of the voters.[5] SNAP sectetary-general Leo Moggie said the win shows support of state and federal BN from the rural voters.[4] Leo and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Alfred Jabu also said that the win were the result of all BN Sarawak component parties, namely SNAP, PBB and Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP), efforts in campaigning together.[6]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Polling day in Engkilili". New Straits Times. 5 September 1981. p. 10. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "NF to field Snap man for by-election". New Straits Times. 17 August 1981. p. 10. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Independent to take on NF man for Engkilili seat". New Straits Times. 21 August 1981. p. 4. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b "'BN win shows people's faith'". New Straits Times. 7 September 1981. p. 12. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Barisan man wins Engkilili state seat". New Straits Times. 6 September 1981. p. 6. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  6. ^ "Teamwork at Engkilili". New Straits Times. 8 September 1981. p. 8. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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