Since 2013[update], the State Assemblyman for Sungai Pinang is Lim Siew Khim from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which is part of the state's ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH).

According to the federal gazette issued on 30 March 2018, the Sungai Pinang constituency is divided into 8 polling districts.

[3] This state seat encompasses much of Jelutong, a suburb immediately south of George Town, as well as the neighbourhood of Sungai Pinang.

In addition, the new coastal neighbourhood around Karpal Singh Drive falls under this constituency.

The constituency's southern limits is formed by Jalan Tunku Kudin.