Bentung — Malaysia General Election Results
Bentung was won by Liow Tiong Lai (MCA) at the GE10 (1999) general election, with a majority of 10,715 votes over Abdul Wahab bin Sudin. This page covers every general election in Bentung from GE07 (1986) to GE10 (1999).
Full Election History, GE07 (1986)–GE10 (1999)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE07 (1986) | Chan Siang Sun | MCA | 16,777 | 59.1% | Lip Tuck Chee (DAP) | 6,722 (23.7 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Lim Ah Lek | MCA | 22,486 | 68.4% | Woo Chee Wan (DAP) | 12,111 (36.9 pts) |
| GE09 (1995) | Lim Ah Lek | MCA | 26,030 | 78.2% | Leong Chee Meng (DAP) | 18,789 (56.5 pts) |
| GE10 (1999) | Liow Tiong Lai | MCA | 23,104 | 65.1% | Abdul Wahab bin Sudin (Keadilan Nasional) | 10,715 (30.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Siang Sun | MCA (BN) | 16,777 | 59.1% |
| Lip Tuck Chee | DAP | 10,055 | 35.4% |
| Mat Shum bin Sidek | PAS (HAK) | 1,541 | 5.4% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Ah Lek | MCA (BN) | 22,486 | 68.4% |
| Woo Chee Wan | DAP (GR) | 10,375 | 31.6% |
GE09 (1995)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Ah Lek | MCA (BN) | 26,030 | 78.2% |
| Leong Chee Meng | DAP (GR) | 7,241 | 21.8% |
GE10 (1999)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liow Tiong Lai | MCA (BN) | 23,104 | 65.1% |
| Abdul Wahab bin Sudin | Keadilan Nasional (BA) | 12,389 | 34.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Bentung has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE07 (1986). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bentung in the GE10 (1999) general election?
Liow Tiong Lai (MCA) won Bentung in GE10 (1999) with 23,104 votes (65.1%), a majority of 10,715 votes over Abdul Wahab bin Sudin (Keadilan Nasional).
Which parties have won Bentung since GE07 (1986)?
Since GE07 (1986), Bentung has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Bentung?
The closest result on record for Bentung was GE07 (1986), when MCA beat DAP by just 6,722 votes (23.7 percentage points).