Kota Baharu — Malaysia General Election Results
Kota Baharu was won by Ilani binti Isahak (Semangat 46) at the GE08 (1990) general election, with a majority of 15,460 votes over Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail. This page covers every general election in Kota Baharu from GE07 (1986) to GE08 (1990).
Full Election History, GE07 (1986)–GE08 (1990)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE07 (1986) | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail | UMNO | 20,310 | 57.1% | Hassan bin Abdullah (PAS) | 5,033 (14.1 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Ilani binti Isahak | Semangat 46 | 27,566 | 68.6% | Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail (UMNO) | 15,460 (38.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail | UMNO (BN) | 20,310 | 57.1% |
| Hassan bin Abdullah | PAS (HAK) | 15,277 | 42.9% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilani binti Isahak | Semangat 46 (APU) | 27,566 | 68.6% |
| Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail | UMNO (BN) | 12,106 | 30.1% |
| Saifuddin bin Daud | Independent | 503 | 1.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kota Baharu has been contested at 2 general elections on record since GE07 (1986). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO, Semangat 46.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kota Baharu in the GE08 (1990) general election?
Ilani binti Isahak (Semangat 46) won Kota Baharu in GE08 (1990) with 27,566 votes (68.6%), a majority of 15,460 votes over Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen bin Tengku Ismail (UMNO).
Which parties have won Kota Baharu since GE07 (1986)?
Since GE07 (1986), Kota Baharu has been won by: Semangat 46, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kota Baharu?
The closest result on record for Kota Baharu was GE07 (1986), when UMNO beat PAS by just 5,033 votes (14.1 percentage points).