Klias is a state constituency in Sabah, Malaysia, that is represented in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly.

Demographics

As of 2020, Klias has a population of 28,397 people.

  1. Muslim Bumiputera (71.0%)
  2. Non-Muslim Bumiputera (18.0%)
  3. Chinese (11.0%)
  4. Other ethnicities (0.00%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Klias constituency has a total of 12 polling districts.

State constituencyPolling DistrictCodeLocation
Klias (N32)Kota Klias177/32/01SMK Kota Klias
Malabau177/32/02SK Rancangan Klias
Kabulu177/32/03SK Kabulu
Takuli177/32/04SK Takuli
Limbawang177/32/05SK Mempagar SK Kebatu SK Lanjau
Klias Baru177/32/06SK Klias Baru SK Pintas
Bandar Beaufort177/32/07SJK (C) Kung Ming (1)
Bingkul177/32/08SA Negeri Kampung Bingkul
Jimpangah177/32/09SK Batu 60
Halogilat177/32/10SK Biah Batu 65
Taman Wawasan177/32/11SA Negeri Pekan Beaufort
Klias Estate177/32/12Tadika Kung Ming

Representation history

Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Klias
AssemblyYearsMemberParty
Constituency created from Beaufort and Kuala Penyu
5th1976–1981Mohammad Taufeck AsnehAlliance (USNO)
6th1981–1985BN (BERJAYA)
7th1985–1986Azizah Mohd DunUSNO
8th1986–1990Lajim UkinPBS
9th1990–1994GR (PBS)
10th1994
1994–1999BN (UMNO)
11th1999–2004BN (UMNO)
12th2004–2008
13th2008–2013Azizah Mohd Dun
14th2013–2016Lajim UkinPKR
2016Independent
2016–2018PHRS
15th2018Isnin AliasnihBN (UMNO)
2018–2019Independent
2019–2020PH (BERSATU)
2020PN (BERSATU)
16th2020–2022GRS (BERSATU)
2022–2023GRS (Direct)
2023–2025GRS (GAGASAN)
17th2025–present

Election results

Sabah state election, 2025: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
GRSIsnin Aliasnih6,07840.0140.14
BNOsin Jilon4,43529.1929.19
HeritageMohd Shaid Othman2,80818.4818.48
PNMohamad Hisyam Hazaril8775.775.77
KDMMohamad Arifin Brahim5573.673.67
Sabah Native Co-operation PartyJismit Japong1781.171.17
Sabah Dream PartyMatlani Sabli1240.820.82
IndependentEdwin Louis700.460.46
Sabah People's Unity PartyKaliwon Edi660.430.43
Total valid votes15,193
Total rejected ballots285
Unreturned ballots19
Turnout15,49769.571.16
Registered electors22,277
Majority1,64310.8222.91
GRS gain from PNSwing?
Source(s)(PDF).
Sabah state election, 2020: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
PNIsnin Aliasnih6,71158.0358.03
PKRAbdul Rahman Mohd Yakub2,81024.3024.30
Love Sabah PartyAbdullah Okin1,41912.2712.27
USNO (Baru)Amsir Dani1221.051.05
IndependentJismit Japong860.740.74
GAGASANMaksit Saidi550.480.48
Total valid votes11,20396.88
Total rejected ballots3272.83
Unreturned ballots340.29
Turnout11,56468.4115.30
Registered electors16,905
Majority3,90133.7317.27
PN gain from BNSwing?
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 2018: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
BNIsnin Aliasnih6,17343.514.82
Sabah People's Hope PartyLajim Ukin3,83727.0527.05
Sabah Heritage PartyJohair Mat Lani3,72526.2626.26
Total valid votes13,73596.81
Total rejected ballots3932.77
Unreturned ballots590.42
Turnout14,18783.711.59
Registered electors16,948
Majority2,33616.4615.09
BN gain from PKRSwing?
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 2013: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
PKRLajim Ukin6,32448.3313.40
BNIsnin Aliasnih6,14546.9612.14
SAPPAliapa Osman1821.391.39
STARMohd Sanusi Taripin710.540.54
Total valid votes12,72297.23
Total rejected ballots3422.61
Unreturned ballots210.16
Turnout13,08585.3013.40
Registered electors15,338
Majority1791.3722.80
PKR gain from BNSwing?
Source(s). Archived from on 2022-07-09.
Sabah state election, 2008: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
BNAzizah Mohd Dun5,90059.10
PKRAbdul Rahman Mohd Yakub3,48734.93
IndependentTaufick Ruschi1091.09
IndependentMohd Tajuddin Mohd Walli820.82
IndependentMat Lani Sabli370.37
Total valid votes9,61596.31
Total rejected ballots3613.62
Unreturned ballots70.07
Turnout9,98371.90
Registered electors13,885
Majority2,41324.17
BN holdSwing
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 2004: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
On the nomination day, Lajim Ukin won uncontested.
BNLajim Ukin
Total valid votes
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors13,899
Majority
BN holdSwing
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 1999: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
BNLajim Ukin7,20963.2315.95
PBSAbdul Rahman Mohd Yakub3,43430.1221.43
BERSEKUTUSaidin Musi6405.615.61
Total valid votes11,28398.96
Total rejected ballots1191.04
Unreturned ballots00.00
Turnout11,40275.653.03
Registered electors15,073
Majority3,77533.1128.84
BN gain from PBSSwing?
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 1994: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
PBSLajim Ukin4,88151.550.25
BNAnifah Aman4,47647.2847.28
Total valid votes9,35798.83
Total rejected ballots1111.17
Unreturned ballots00.00
Turnout9,46878.680.19
Registered electors12,033
Majority4054.276.87
PBS holdSwing
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 1990: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
PBSLajim Ukin3,67951.803.32
USNOAzizah Mohd Dun2,88840.666.11
BERJAYALoi Siang Tong @ Christopher Lai3484.901.39
AKARDuin Banang1111.561.56
Total valid votes7,02698.93
Total rejected ballots761.07
Unreturned ballots00.00
Turnout7,10278.493.94
Registered electors9,048
Majority79111.149.43
PBS holdSwing
Source(s).
Sabah state election, 1986: Klias
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
PBSLajim Ukin2,74948.48
USNOAzizah Mohd Dun2,65246.77
BERJAYAGodfrey Eigur @ Empih1993.51
Total valid votes5,60098.77
Total rejected ballots701.23
Unreturned ballots00.00
Turnout5,67074.55
Registered electors7,606
Majority971.71
PBS gain from USNOSwing?
Source(s).