Jerlun-Langkawi — Malaysia General Election Results
Jerlun-Langkawi was won by Sanusi bin Junid (UMNO) at the GE08 (1990) general election, with a majority of 8,265 votes over Syed Mustafa Al Jafree. This page covers every general election in Jerlun-Langkawi from GE04 (1974) to GE08 (1990).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE08 (1990)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Syed Nahar bin Syed Sheh Shahabuddin | UMNO | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | |||
| GE05 (1978) | Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO | 13,099 | 52.5% | Hassim bin Othman (PAS) | 1,249 (5.0 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO | 18,593 | 62.6% | Halim bin Arshat (PAS) | 7,496 (25.2 pts) |
| GE07 (1986) | Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO | 18,813 | 60.1% | Ahmad bin Din (PAS) | 6,303 (20.1 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO | 21,690 | 61.8% | Syed Mustafa Al Jafree (Semangat 46) | 8,265 (23.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Nahar bin Syed Sheh Shahabuddin | UMNO (BN) | Unopposed | |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO (BN) | 13,099 | 52.5% |
| Hassim bin Othman | PAS | 11,850 | 47.5% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO (BN) | 18,593 | 62.6% |
| Halim bin Arshat | PAS | 11,097 | 37.4% |
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO (BN) | 18,813 | 60.1% |
| Ahmad bin Din | PAS (HAK) | 12,510 | 39.9% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanusi bin Junid | UMNO (BN) | 21,690 | 61.8% |
| Syed Mustafa Al Jafree | Semangat 46 (APU) | 13,425 | 38.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Jerlun-Langkawi has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Jerlun-Langkawi in the GE08 (1990) general election?
Sanusi bin Junid (UMNO) won Jerlun-Langkawi in GE08 (1990) with 21,690 votes (61.8%), a majority of 8,265 votes over Syed Mustafa Al Jafree (Semangat 46).
Which parties have won Jerlun-Langkawi since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Jerlun-Langkawi has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Jerlun-Langkawi?
The closest result on record for Jerlun-Langkawi was GE05 (1978), when UMNO beat PAS by just 1,249 votes (5.0 percentage points).