Kota Kinabalu — Malaysia General Election Results
Kota Kinabalu was won by Chan Foong Hin (DAP) at the GE15 (2022) general election, with a majority of 23,783 votes over Amanda Yeo Yan Yin. This page covers every general election in Kota Kinabalu from GE11 (2004) to GE15 (2022).
Full Election History, GE11 (2004)–GE15 (2022)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE11 (2004) | Yee Moh Chai | PBS | 15,993 | 64.8% | Hiew King Cheu (DAP) | 10,806 (43.8 pts) |
| GE12 (2008) | Hiew King Cheu | DAP | 9,464 | 34.3% | Christina Liew Chin Jin (PKR) | 106 (0.4 pts) |
| GE13 (2013) | Jimmy Wong Sze Phin | DAP | 28,516 | 73.2% | Chin Tek Ming (PBS) | 18,959 (48.6 pts) |
| GE14 (2018) | Chan Foong Hin | DAP | 31,632 | 74.8% | Joseph Lee Han Kyun (PBS) | 24,086 (56.9 pts) |
| GE15 (2022) | Chan Foong Hin | DAP | 31,359 | 71.1% | Amanda Yeo Yan Yin (Warisan) | 23,783 (53.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE11 (2004)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yee Moh Chai | PBS (BN) | 15,993 | 64.8% |
| Hiew King Cheu | DAP | 5,187 | 21.0% |
| Christina Liew Chin Jin | PKR (BA) | 3,492 | 14.2% |
GE12 (2008)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiew King Cheu | DAP (PR) | 9,464 | 34.3% |
| Christina Liew Chin Jin | PKR (PR) | 9,358 | 33.9% |
| Chin Tek Ming | PBS (BN) | 8,420 | 30.5% |
| Kong Yu Kiong | Independent | 341 | 1.2% |
GE13 (2013)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Wong Sze Phin | DAP (PR) | 28,516 | 73.2% |
| Chin Tek Ming | PBS (BN) | 9,557 | 24.5% |
| Michael Liew Hock Leong | STAR | 909 | 2.3% |
GE14 (2018)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Foong Hin | DAP (PH) | 31,632 | 74.8% |
| Joseph Lee Han Kyun | PBS (BN) | 7,546 | 17.8% |
| Yong Teck Lee | SAPP (USA) | 3,132 | 7.4% |
GE15 (2022)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Foong Hin | DAP (PH) | 31,359 | 71.1% |
| Amanda Yeo Yan Yin | Warisan | 7,576 | 17.2% |
| Yee Tsai Yiew | PBS (GRS) | 4,592 | 10.4% |
| Winston Liaw Kit Siong | KDM | 456 | 1.0% |
| Marcel Jude a/l M. S. Joseph | Independent | 137 | 0.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kota Kinabalu has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE11 (2004). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PBS, DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kota Kinabalu in the GE15 (2022) general election?
Chan Foong Hin (DAP) won Kota Kinabalu in GE15 (2022) with 31,359 votes (71.1%), a majority of 23,783 votes over Amanda Yeo Yan Yin (Warisan).
Which parties have won Kota Kinabalu since GE11 (2004)?
Since GE11 (2004), Kota Kinabalu has been won by: DAP, PBS.
What was the closest result in Kota Kinabalu?
The closest result on record for Kota Kinabalu was GE12 (2008), when DAP beat PKR by just 106 votes (0.4 percentage points).