Johore Bahru Barat — Malaysia General Election Results
Johore Bahru Barat was won by Mohamed bin Rahmat (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 5,766 votes over Daeng Ibrahim bin Othman. This page covers every general election in Johore Bahru Barat from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Ahmad bin Mohamed Shah | UMNO | 7,282 | 61.8% | Zahid bin Abdul Karim (Parti Rakyat) | 2,781 (23.6 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Rahmat bin Daud | UMNO | 11,722 | 69.1% | Lim Lee Oon (LPM) | 6,926 (40.8 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Mohamed bin Rahmat | UMNO | 12,319 | 65.3% | Daeng Ibrahim bin Othman (DAP) | 5,766 (30.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad bin Mohamed Shah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 7,282 | 61.8% |
| Zahid bin Abdul Karim | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 4,501 | 38.2% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat bin Daud | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 11,722 | 69.1% |
| Lim Lee Oon | LPM (SF) | 4,796 | 28.3% |
| Liang Teck Sum | PAP | 447 | 2.6% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed bin Rahmat | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,319 | 65.3% |
| Daeng Ibrahim bin Othman | DAP | 6,553 | 34.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Johore Bahru Barat has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Johore Bahru Barat in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Mohamed bin Rahmat (UMNO) won Johore Bahru Barat in GE03 (1969) with 12,319 votes (65.3%), a majority of 5,766 votes over Daeng Ibrahim bin Othman (DAP).
Which parties have won Johore Bahru Barat since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Johore Bahru Barat has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Johore Bahru Barat?
The closest result on record for Johore Bahru Barat was GE01 (1959), when UMNO beat Parti Rakyat by just 2,781 votes (23.6 percentage points).