Bandar Sibu — Malaysia General Election Results
Bandar Sibu was won by Wee Ho Soon (SUPP) at the GE04 (1974) general election, with a majority of 1,131 votes over Joseph Tang Cheok Chung. This page covers every general election in Bandar Sibu from GE03 (1970) to GE04 (1974).
Full Election History, GE03 (1970)–GE04 (1974)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE03 (1970) | Khoo Peng Loong | SUPP | 7,655 | 57.4% | Ting Tieng Tong (SCA) | 4,095 (30.7 pts) |
| GE04 (1974) | Wee Ho Soon | SUPP | 6,861 | 54.5% | Joseph Tang Cheok Chung (SNAP) | 1,131 (9.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE03 (1970)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khoo Peng Loong | SUPP | 7,655 | 57.4% |
| Ting Tieng Tong | SCA (PERIKATAN) | 3,560 | 26.7% |
| Joseph Tang Cheok Chung | SNAP | 1,212 | 9.1% |
| Lim Ung Chiew | Independent | 519 | 3.9% |
| Peter Hwang | Independent | 398 | 3.0% |
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Ho Soon | SUPP (BN) | 6,861 | 54.5% |
| Joseph Tang Cheok Chung | SNAP | 5,730 | 45.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Bandar Sibu has been contested at 2 general elections on record since GE03 (1970). Parties that have won this seat over that span: SUPP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bandar Sibu in the GE04 (1974) general election?
Wee Ho Soon (SUPP) won Bandar Sibu in GE04 (1974) with 6,861 votes (54.5%), a majority of 1,131 votes over Joseph Tang Cheok Chung (SNAP).
Which parties have won Bandar Sibu since GE03 (1970)?
Since GE03 (1970), Bandar Sibu has been won by: SUPP.
What was the closest result in Bandar Sibu?
The closest result on record for Bandar Sibu was GE04 (1974), when SUPP beat SNAP by just 1,131 votes (9.0 percentage points).