Kedah Tengah — Malaysia General Election Results
Kedah Tengah was won by Mohamed Khir bin Johari (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 2,375 votes over Ahmad bin Othman. This page covers every general election in Kedah Tengah from GE00 (1955) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO | 31,077 | 95.6% | Puteh bin Napa (Negara) | 29,646 (91.2 pts) |
| GE01 (1959) | Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO | 11,271 | 66.5% | Hussin bin Che' Dol (PAS) | 6,836 (40.4 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO | 16,042 | 74.9% | Hussin bin Che' Dol (PAS) | 10,680 (49.9 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO | 13,958 | 54.6% | Ahmad bin Othman (PAS) | 2,375 (9.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 31,077 | 95.6% |
| Puteh bin Napa | Negara | 1,431 | 4.4% |
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 11,271 | 66.5% |
| Hussin bin Che' Dol | PAS | 4,435 | 26.2% |
| Shariff Babul | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 1,234 | 7.3% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 16,042 | 74.9% |
| Hussin bin Che' Dol | PAS | 5,362 | 25.1% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Khir bin Johari | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 13,958 | 54.6% |
| Ahmad bin Othman | PAS | 11,583 | 45.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kedah Tengah has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE00 (1955). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kedah Tengah in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Mohamed Khir bin Johari (UMNO) won Kedah Tengah in GE03 (1969) with 13,958 votes (54.6%), a majority of 2,375 votes over Ahmad bin Othman (PAS).
Which parties have won Kedah Tengah since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Kedah Tengah has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kedah Tengah?
The closest result on record for Kedah Tengah was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat PAS by just 2,375 votes (9.3 percentage points).