Bagan Datoh — Malaysia General Election Results
Bagan Datoh was won by Sulaiman bin Bulon (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 3,556 votes over Mohamad Sayoti bin Mohamed Elham. This page covers every general election in Bagan Datoh from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Yahya bin Ahmad | UMNO | 8,078 | 61.7% | Azubir bin Ahmad (PAS) | 3,653 (27.9 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Sulaiman bin Bulon | UMNO | 12,225 | 73.8% | Ibrahim bin Dahalan (PAS) | 7,894 (47.7 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Sulaiman bin Bulon | UMNO | 10,204 | 60.6% | Mohamad Sayoti bin Mohamed Elham (PAS) | 3,556 (21.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahya bin Ahmad | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,078 | 61.7% |
| Azubir bin Ahmad | PAS | 4,425 | 33.8% |
| Mohd. Yunus bin Sibi | PPP | 583 | 4.5% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaiman bin Bulon | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,225 | 73.8% |
| Ibrahim bin Dahalan | PAS | 4,331 | 26.2% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaiman bin Bulon | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 10,204 | 60.6% |
| Mohamad Sayoti bin Mohamed Elham | PAS | 6,648 | 39.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Bagan Datoh has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bagan Datoh in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Sulaiman bin Bulon (UMNO) won Bagan Datoh in GE03 (1969) with 10,204 votes (60.6%), a majority of 3,556 votes over Mohamad Sayoti bin Mohamed Elham (PAS).
Which parties have won Bagan Datoh since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Bagan Datoh has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Bagan Datoh?
The closest result on record for Bagan Datoh was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat PAS by just 3,556 votes (21.1 percentage points).