Parit (federal constituency)

Parit is a federal constituency in Perak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat (Parliament) since 1959.

The federal constituency was created in the 1958 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first-past-the-post voting system.

Historically, Parit was considered a stronghold of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. However, in recent elections, particularly the 2018 general election, the constituency has seen increased competition from other political parties, reflecting the changing political landscape of Malaysia. The seat has changed hands in recent elections.

The constituency is named after the town of Parit, located within its boundaries. The electorate generally comprises a mix of rural and semi-urban voters engaged in agriculture, small businesses, and other related activities. The demographic makeup includes Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other ethnic groups. The socioeconomic issues prevalent in the constituency often revolve around rural development, agriculture, and infrastructure improvements.

In terms of parliamentary representation, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Parit is responsible for representing the interests of the constituents in the Dewan Rakyat and participating in the legislative process. The MP also plays a role in addressing local issues and advocating for development projects in the constituency. Information regarding the current MP and election results can be found through official parliamentary records and election commission data.