Mata Ayer (state constituency)

Mata Ayer is a state constituency in Perlis, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly.

The constituency was created in 1974 and is mandated to return a single member to the Perlis State Legislative Assembly under the first-past-the-post voting system. It is located within the parliamentary constituency of Arau.

Geographically, Mata Ayer is situated in the northern part of Perlis, bordering Thailand. Its economy is largely based on agriculture.

Historically, the seat has seen representation from various political parties, including the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional coalition. Election results have varied over the years, reflecting the evolving political landscape of Perlis.