Analisis Geografi Pilihan Raya Negeri Perlis Indera Kayangan, Malaysia

Analysis of Electoral Geography in the State of Perlis Indera Kayangan, Malaysia

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the geographic of the election by choosing Perlis Indera Kayangan state as the location of the study which is rarely discussed in the academic context. Located far in the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia with its small size and low population as well as voters causing the state to be marginalized in the context of this country’s political analysis. However, the spatial geography factor such as isolation, small size and unobtrusive voters actually generate a unique and interesting scenario for a study. The study and writing are based on location and size analysis in election geography, field observation, data analysis of election results and relevant secondary reference sources. Using the analysis of the Perlis state election data and secondary source reviews, the findings show that in terms of political and electoral geography analysis, the size of the state of Perlis, the size of the state constituency and the small parliamentary constituencies with a large number of voters make logistics and political party workforce to garner support is easier. Hence, the study finds that the state of Perlis has its own uniqueness in politics to study and think. The findings are important to encourage many political studies in the state of Perlis to be done by future political analysts.