The 1986 Batang Ai by-election is a by-election for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly state seat of Batang Ai, Malaysia that were held on 29 and 30 August 1986.[1] It was called following the death of the incumbent, Sylvester Langit on 1 June 1986.

Background

Sylvester anak Langit, a candidate of Barisan Nasional (BN), were first elected the Sarawak state seat of Batang Air at the 1983 Sarawak state election, defeating two other candidates by a slim 8 votes majority. He were the Youth vice-chief of BN's component party Sarawak National Party (SNAP).

On 1 June 1986, Sylvester were killed after being involved in a car accident. His death means that his Batang Ai state seat were vacated. 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 29 and 30 August 1986, with 18 August 1986 set as the nomination day.

Nomination and campaign

After nomination closed, it was confirmed there will be a 6-way battle between BN and 5 independent candidates for the Batang Ai seat.[2] BN nominated Albert Klingsing anak Manau, chief of SNAP Lubok Antu division and a former Marine Police officer.[2][3] Independent candidates include Mikai anak Mandau, a former state government officer and also former Batang Ai assemblyman from 1982 to 1983 after he won the 1982 Batang Ai by-election; Ronaldson Ranggau anak Basan, a farmer; self-employed Dakau anak Sutik; businessman Lim Ah San; and wholesaler Pok anak Ungkut.[2]

Timeline

The key dates are listed below.

Date Event
Issue of the Writ of Election
18 August 1986 Nomination Day
18 - 28 August 1986 Campaigning Period
Early polling day for postal and overseas voters
29 - 30 August 1986 Polling Day

Results

Sarawak state by-election, 29-30 August 1986: Batang Ai
Upon the death of incumbent, Sylvester Langit
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
Independent Mikai Mandau 2,342 52.04
BN Albert Klingsing Manau 1,939 43.09
Independent Dakau Sutik 84 1.87
Independent Pok Ungkut 59 1.31
Independent Ronaldson Ranggau Basan 46 1.02
Independent Lim Ah San 30 0.67
Total valid votes 4,500 100.00
Total rejected ballots 26
Unreturned ballots N/A
Turnout 4,526 74.9
Registered electors 6,042
Majority 403


Independent gain from SNAP Swing N/A

Previous result

Sarawak state election, 1983: Batang Ai
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
SNAP Sylvester Langit Uming 1,421 36.98
PBDS David Jemut 1,413 36.77
Independent Benedict Bujang Tembak 1,009 26.26
Total valid votes 3,843 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority 8


SNAP gain from Independent Swing N/A

Aftermath

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Independent wins state seat in Sarawak". The Straits Times. 1 September 1986. p. 6. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "BN faces independents in Batang Ai polls". New Straits Times. 19 August 1986. p. 1. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  3. ^ "SNAP picks ex-cop for by-election". New Straits Times. 7 August 1986. p. 5. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_Batang_Ai_by-election
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