State assembly constituency · Sabah
N72 Merotai
N72Within P191
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Area
902 km²
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Source: DOSM Kawasanku · Census 2020
Ethnic composition
- Bumiputera85.2%
- Chinese11.5%
- Indian0.2%
- Other3.1%
Age structure
- 0–14 (children)27.4%
- 15–64 (working)67.5%
- 65+ (seniors)5.1%
Citizens44,746
Non-citizens19,679
Male34,225
Female30,200
Live births908
Deaths269
Electoral history
Results from every election held for this seat
2025-SABAH58.9% turnout
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARIFUDDIN HATA | WARISAN | 8,855 | — | Won |
| RUJI BIN UBI | PKR | 4,839 | — | — |
| HASAN HARIS | PAS | 1,288 | — | — |
| RHYME @ REYMIE BIN KASSIM | PIS | 231 | — | — |
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarifuddin Hata | Heritage | 8,855 | 58.21% | Won |
| Ruji Ubi | PH | 4,839 | 31.81% | — |
| Hasan Haris | PN | 1,288 | 8.47% | — |
| Rhyme Kassim | Sabah Dream Party | 231 | 1.52% | — |
2020-SABAH57.7% turnout
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIEW YUN FAH | HR | — | — | — |
| SARIFUDDIN HATA | WARISAN | — | — | — |
| MOHAMAD JALANI BIN CHACHU | PPBM | — | — | — |
| ABDULLAH BIN PALILE | PCS | — | — | — |
| SHIM NYAT YUN | LDP | — | — | — |
| HAFEEZATUL HALIMAH BINTI MOHAMAD | USNO | — | — | — |
2020
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarifuddin Hata | Sabah Heritage Party | 4,058 | 46.98% | Won |
| Mohamad Jalani Chachu | PN | 2,471 | 28.61% | — |
| Liew Yun Fah | Sabah People's Hope Party | 1,779 | 20.60% | — |
| Abdullah Palile | Love Sabah Party | 86 | 1.00% | — |
| Hafeezatul Halimah Mohamad | USNO (Baru) | 60 | 0.69% | — |
| Shim Nyat Yun | LDP | 30 | 0.35% | — |
2018
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarifuddin Hata | Sabah Heritage Party | 7,707 | 50.49% | Won |
| Lim Ting Khai | BN | 5,557 | 36.41% | — |
| Ahmad Dullah | PAS | 1,209 | 7.92% | — |
| Arbaani Akum | Amanah | 193 | 1.26% | — |
| Sharata Masyaroh John Ridwan Lincoln | Sabah People's Hope Party | 125 | 0.82% | — |
| Mohd Nasir Sumadi | USNO (Baru) | 28 | 0.18% | — |
| Azizul Tandek | Sabah Nationality Party | 20 | 0.13% | — |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pang Yuk Ming | BN | 8,045 | 56.50% | Won |
| Ahmad Dullah | PAS | 3,957 | 27.79% | — |
| Chin Chee Syn | Independent | 1,255 | 8.81% | — |
| Mohd Manuke | Independent | 342 | 2.40% | — |
| Ho Shau Vui | SAPP | 221 | 1.55% | — |
| Rita Rudiansah Abu Bakar | Independent | 104 | 0.73% | — |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pang Yuk Ming | BN | 3,723 | 42.42% | Won |
| Soon Ten Fook | Independent | 3,481 | 39.66% | — |
| Mohamad Tingka | PAS | 931 | 10.61% | — |
| Moktar Ahmad | Independent | 289 | 3.29% | — |
| Salman Nurillah | Independent | 286 | 3.26% | — |
2004
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liew Yun Fah | BN | 5,344 | 67.71% | Won |
| Usman Madeaming | PAS | 1,039 | 13.17% | — |
| Foo Chee King | Independent | 584 | 7.40% | — |
| Moktar Ahmad | Independent | 441 | 5.59% | — |
| Abdul Gaffar Mohd Nor | Independent | 405 | 5.13% | — |
1999
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patawari Patawe | BN | 5,265 | 41.38% | Won |
| Majin Ajin | PBS | 4,218 | 33.15% | — |
| Mohd Ishak Awadan | BERSEKUTU | 2,653 | 20.85% | — |
| Abdurahman Ahmad @ Maidin | PAS | 373 | 2.93% | — |
| Bacho Pendrongi | Independent | 113 | 0.89% | — |
1994
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghapur Salleh | BN | 9,515 | 71.91% | Won |
| Mohd Said Senang | PBS | 3,362 | 25.41% | — |
| Mohamad Tingka | PAS | 164 | 1.24% | — |
| Hamud Salleh | BERSEKUTU | 54 | 0.41% | — |
1990
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohd Said Senang | USNO | 5,372 | 49.64% | Won |
| Syed Abas Syed Ali | PBS | 3,940 | 36.41% | — |
| Ramlee Rashida | BERJAYA | 1,202 | 11.11% | — |
| Rosaidy Landang | Sabah | 164 | 1.52% | — |
1986
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohd Said Senang | USNO | 5,052 | 61.53% | Won |
| Syed Abas Syed Ali | PBS | 3,062 | 37.30% | — |
1985
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghapur Salleh | BN ( BERJAYA ) | — | — | Won |
1981
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghapur Salleh | BN ( BERJAYA ) | — | — | Won |
1976
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Tambi | Alliance ( USNO ) | — | — | Won |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Kassim Kamidin | Alliance ( USNO ) | — | — | Won |
1969
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Kassim Kamidin | Alliance ( USNO ) | — | — | Won |
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