Rim is a state constituency in the Malaysian state of Malacca. It has been represented in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly since its recreation in 1984. The constituency covers a mixture of urban and rural areas in the district of Alor Gajah and includes the towns and villages of Kemendor, Seri Kesang, Kelubi, Kg Rim, Bukit Katong, Padang Sebang, Simpang Bekoh, Chohong, Chinchin, and Simpang Kerayong.
History
- Created: 1959, for the first Malayan state elections.
- Abolished: 1974, when the constituency was split into Nyalas, Ayer Panas and Batang Melaka.
- Re‑created: 1984, largely from the former Nyalas, Batang Melaka and Ayer Panas seats.
Geography and polling districts
According to the federal gazette issued on 31 October 2022, Rim comprises ten polling districts:
| Polling district | Code | Notable location |
|---|---|---|
| Kemendor | 139/25/01 | SK Kemendor |
| Seri Kesang | 139/25/02 | Balai Raya Seri Kesang |
| Kelubi | 139/25/03 | SK Sri Lanang |
| Kg Rim | 139/25/04 | SMK Iskandar Shah |
| Bukit Katong | 139/25/05 | SJK (C) Pay Chuin |
| Padang Sebang | 139/25/06 | SJK (T) Ladang Diamond Jubile |
| Simpang Bekoh | 1339/25/07 | SMK Simpang Bekoh |
| Chohong | 139/25/08 | SK Chohong |
| Chinchin | 139/25/09 | SK Chinchin |
| Simpang Kerayong | 139/25/10 | MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba |
Demographics
As of the 2021 state election, Rim had 13 672 registered electors. The ethnic composition of the electorate was:
- Malay 67.5 %
- Chinese 18.9 %
- Indian 12.8 %
- Other 0.94 %
Representation
The constituency is currently represented by Khaidiriah Abu Zahar of Barisan Nasional (BN), who won the 2021 state election. A summary of its legislative members is as follows:
| Term | Years | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1959‑1964 | Tan Nai Kwi | Alliance (MCA) |
| 3rd | 1969‑1974 | Mohamed Jiddi Abdullah | Alliance (UMNO) |
| 7th | 1986‑1990 | Jaafar Lajis | BN (UMNO) |
| 9th | 1995‑1999 | Dolah Atan | — |
| 10th | 1999‑2004 | Ramlah Abas | — |
| 12th | 2008‑2013 | Yazed Khamis | — |
| 13th | 2013‑2018 | Ghazale Muhamad | — |
| 15th | 2021‑present | Khaidiriah Abu Zahar | BN |
Recent election results (2021)
- Barisan Nasional (BN) – Khaidiriah Abu Zahar: 4 037 votes (45.31 %)
- Perikatan Nasional (PN) – Azalina Abdul Rahman: 2 710 votes (30.42 %)
- Pakatan Harapan (PH) – Prasanth Kumar Brakasam: 2 163 votes (24.28 %)
Total valid votes: 8 910; turnout: 66.43 % of registered electors.
References
- Federal Government Gazette, Notice Under Subregulation 11(5A), Polling Hours for the Fifteenth General Election (31 Oct 2022).
- Election results, Malacca State Election 2021, Election Thestar.
