Overview of Malaysia’s Most Populous Parliamentary Constituencies
As of 2024, the Bangi parliamentary constituency has maintained its position as the most populous in Malaysia, with an estimated population of 723,800 residents. This information was released by the statistics department through its Subnational Statistics: Parliament and State Legislative Assembly report.
Following Bangi in terms of population are Kota Raja in Selangor, which has approximately 550,600 residents, and Subang, with a population of around 503,300.
At the state seat level, the data highlights that Kota Iskandar in Johor has the highest population, with 323,400 residents. It is closely followed by Kota Anggerik in Selangor, which has 308,100 residents, and Bukit Lanjan, also in Selangor, with 303,900 residents.
Ethnic Distribution Across Parliamentary Constituencies
The ethnic composition of various constituencies reveals interesting trends. In the parliamentary constituencies of Setiu, Jeli, and Hulu Terengganu, the Malay and Bumiputera populations each exceed 99.4%, indicating a highly homogenous demographic in these areas.
In contrast, the Chinese population is most concentrated in certain urban areas. Kepong in Kuala Lumpur has the highest percentage of Chinese residents at 72.4%. This is followed by Tanjong, where 71.2% of the population is Chinese, and Bukit Bendera, with 69.2% of residents belonging to this ethnic group.
For the Indian community, Ipoh Barat in Perak stands out with the largest Indian population at 26%. Other constituencies with significant Indian communities include Sungai Siput, Kuala Langat, and Port Dickson, all of which have more than 18% of their population identifying as Indian.
Economic Establishments in Parliamentary Seats
In addition to population data, the statistics department also highlighted the economic activity across different parliamentary seats. The report indicates that Selangor continues to lead in the number of economic establishments. Subang leads with 32,898 establishments, followed by Petaling Jaya with 31,910 and Damansara with 29,743.
This data reflects the economic dynamism of these areas, which are likely to be key hubs for business and commerce in the region. The high number of establishments in these constituencies may contribute significantly to the local economy and employment opportunities.
Key Takeaways from the Report
- Bangi remains the most populous parliamentary constituency in Malaysia.
- Kota Raja and Subang follow closely behind in terms of population.
- Kota Iskandar in Johor has the highest population among state seats.
- Kepong has the highest Chinese population share in Kuala Lumpur.
- Ipoh Barat has the largest Indian community in Perak.
- Subang leads in the number of economic establishments in Selangor.
These findings provide valuable insights into the demographic and economic landscape of Malaysia's parliamentary constituencies, highlighting regional variations in population distribution and ethnic composition.