Dato Kramat — Malaysia General Election Results
Dato Kramat was won by David S. Vethamuthu (V. David) (Gerakan) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 11,637 votes over Lim Chong Hai. This page covers every general election in Dato Kramat from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Lim Kean Siew | LPM | 10,474 | 66.3% | Lee Thean-Chu (MCA) | 5,426 (34.3 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Lim Kean Siew | LPM | 10,102 | 38.8% | Teh Ewe Lim (UDP) | 1,866 (7.2 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | David S. Vethamuthu (V. David) | Gerakan | 17,272 | 75.4% | Lim Chong Hai (MCA) | 11,637 (50.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Kean Siew | LPM (SF) | 10,474 | 66.3% |
| Lee Thean-Chu | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 5,048 | 31.9% |
| C. M. Ramli | Independent | 286 | 1.8% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Kean Siew | LPM (SF) | 10,102 | 38.8% |
| Teh Ewe Lim | UDP | 8,236 | 31.6% |
| Lim Cheng Poh | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,707 | 29.6% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| David S. Vethamuthu (V. David) | Gerakan | 17,272 | 75.4% |
| Lim Chong Hai | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 5,635 | 24.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Dato Kramat has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: LPM, Gerakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dato Kramat in the GE03 (1969) general election?
David S. Vethamuthu (V. David) (Gerakan) won Dato Kramat in GE03 (1969) with 17,272 votes (75.4%), a majority of 11,637 votes over Lim Chong Hai (MCA).
Which parties have won Dato Kramat since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Dato Kramat has been won by: Gerakan, LPM.
What was the closest result in Dato Kramat?
The closest result on record for Dato Kramat was GE02 (1964), when LPM beat UDP by just 1,866 votes (7.2 percentage points).