PUTRAJAYA: Bangi has the highest population among all 222 parliamentary constituencies in Malaysia with 708,300 people in 2023.
According to the Parliament and State Legislative Assembly Subnational Statistics 2024 released by the Malaysian Statistics Department on Wednesday (June 26), two more constituencies in Selangor, Kota Raja and Subang, with populations of 538,900 and 492,600 respectively, are the second and third most populous respectively.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that three constituencies in Sarawak recorded a population of fewer than 30,000, namely Kanowit with 25,300 people, followed by Lubok Antu (27,400) and Igan (28,000).
"Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur is the constituency with the highest population density, with 13,587 people per square kilometre.
"Pandan in Selangor ranks second with a density of 11,713 people per square kilometre, while Jelutong in Penang is third with a density of 11,576 people per square kilometre," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Based on the demographic composition of Malaysia's population in 2023, the highest bumiputra population was recorded in the Setiu parliamentary constituency with 125,400 people. The highest number of Chinese was recorded in Kepong at 72.2% or 64,000 people.
Ipoh Barat, meanwhile, recorded the highest percentage of Indians at 26.0% or 33,500 people.
Mohd Uzir said Batu parliamentary has the highest number of working-age residents (between 15 and 64 years old) with 177,200 people, followed by Batu Kawan (132,300) people and Kepong (83,700).
"The highest number of young residents aged up to 14 years was recorded in several constituencies, including Putrajaya with 43,000 people, Gua Musang (40,800) and Tumpat (61,000),
In the context of educational and health infrastructure in Malaysia, Baram in Sarawak recorded the highest number of schools and facilities, with 86 schools, including 77 primary schools and nine secondary schools, as well as 22 health clinics.
As for basic amenities, he said Pulai has the most petrol stations with 71, Bangi has 66 launderettes, Lahad Datu has 618 grocery stores, Petaling Jaya has 232 pharmacies and Subang has 140 restaurants. – Bernama
