Jesselton — Malaysia General Election Results
Jesselton was won by Pang Tet Tshung (SCA) at the GE03 (1970) general election, with a majority of 4,943 votes over William Lye Chee Hien. This page covers the GE03 (1970) general election, the only one on record for Jesselton under this name.
Full Election History, GE03 (1970)–GE03 (1970)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE03 (1970) | Pang Tet Tshung | SCA | 7,488 | 74.6% | William Lye Chee Hien (Independent) | 4,943 (49.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE03 (1970)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pang Tet Tshung | SCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,488 | 74.6% |
| William Lye Chee Hien | Independent | 2,545 | 25.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Jesselton has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE03 (1970)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: SCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Jesselton in the GE03 (1970) general election?
Pang Tet Tshung (SCA) won Jesselton in GE03 (1970) with 7,488 votes (74.6%), a majority of 4,943 votes over William Lye Chee Hien (Independent).
Which parties have won Jesselton since GE03 (1970)?
Since GE03 (1970), Jesselton has been won by: SCA.
What was the closest result in Jesselton?
The closest result on record for Jesselton was GE03 (1970), when SCA beat Independent by just 4,943 votes (49.3 percentage points).