Kota Star Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Kota Star Selatan was won by Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) (PAS) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 989 votes over Mahathir bin Mohamad. This page covers every general election in Kota Star Selatan from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Wan Sulaiman bin Wan Tam | UMNO | 8,369 | 51.7% | Othman bin Yunus (PAS) | 545 (3.4 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Mahathir bin Mohamad | UMNO | 12,406 | 60.2% | Mohd Shaari bin Abd Shukor (PAS) | 4,210 (20.4 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) | PAS | 13,021 | 52.0% | Mahathir bin Mohamad (UMNO) | 989 (4.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan Sulaiman bin Wan Tam | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,369 | 51.7% |
| Othman bin Yunus | PAS | 7,824 | 48.3% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahathir bin Mohamad | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,406 | 60.2% |
| Mohd Shaari bin Abd Shukor | PAS | 8,196 | 39.8% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) | PAS | 13,021 | 52.0% |
| Mahathir bin Mohamad | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,032 | 48.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kota Star Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO, PAS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kota Star Selatan in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) (PAS) won Kota Star Selatan in GE03 (1969) with 13,021 votes (52.0%), a majority of 989 votes over Mahathir bin Mohamad (UMNO).
Which parties have won Kota Star Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Kota Star Selatan has been won by: PAS, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kota Star Selatan?
The closest result on record for Kota Star Selatan was GE01 (1959), when UMNO beat PAS by just 545 votes (3.4 percentage points).