Johore Bahru — Malaysia General Election Results
Johore Bahru was won by Suleiman bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 5,943 votes over Onn bin Jaafar. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Johore Bahru under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Suleiman bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 8,745 | 75.7% | Onn bin Jaafar (Negara) | 5,943 (51.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suleiman bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,745 | 75.7% |
| Onn bin Jaafar | Negara | 2,802 | 24.3% |
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
Johore Bahru has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE00 (1955)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Johore Bahru in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Suleiman bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO) won Johore Bahru in GE00 (1955) with 8,745 votes (75.7%), a majority of 5,943 votes over Onn bin Jaafar (Negara).
Which parties have won Johore Bahru since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Johore Bahru has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Johore Bahru?
The closest result on record for Johore Bahru was GE00 (1955), when UMNO beat Negara by just 5,943 votes (51.5 percentage points).