Lim Kit Siang
Ipoh is divided into two parliamentary constituencies: "Ipoh Barat" (Ipoh West) and "Ipoh Timur" (Ipoh East). The parliamentary seat for "Ipoh Timur" is held by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Representative Su Keong Siong. It was formerly held by Lim Kit Siang. The seat for "Ipoh Barat" is held by fellow DAP leader M. Kulasegaran.