Keluang — Malaysia General Election Results
Keluang was won by Quah Wee Liam (MCA) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 6,653 votes over Lee Kaw. This page covers every general election in Keluang from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Loh Fook Yen | MCA | 13,247 | 54.1% | Lee Kaw (DAP) | 2,024 (8.3 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Lee Kaw | DAP | 16,887 | 51.5% | Loh Fook Yen (MCA) | 1,672 (5.1 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Quah Wee Liam | MCA | 23,760 | 58.1% | Lee Kaw (DAP) | 6,653 (16.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loh Fook Yen | MCA (BN) | 13,247 | 54.1% |
| Lee Kaw | DAP | 11,223 | 45.9% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Kaw | DAP | 16,887 | 51.5% |
| Loh Fook Yen | MCA (BN) | 15,215 | 46.4% |
| Abu Bakar bin Kathom | PAS | 679 | 2.1% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quah Wee Liam | MCA (BN) | 23,760 | 58.1% |
| Lee Kaw | DAP | 17,107 | 41.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Keluang has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA, DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Keluang in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Quah Wee Liam (MCA) won Keluang in GE06 (1982) with 23,760 votes (58.1%), a majority of 6,653 votes over Lee Kaw (DAP).
Which parties have won Keluang since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Keluang has been won by: DAP, MCA.
What was the closest result in Keluang?
The closest result on record for Keluang was GE05 (1978), when DAP beat MCA by just 1,672 votes (5.1 percentage points).