Kuala Lumpur Bandar — Malaysia General Election Results
Kuala Lumpur Bandar was won by Lee Lam Thye (DAP) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 18,831 votes over Wang Choon Wing (Wong Soon Joong). This page covers every general election in Kuala Lumpur Bandar from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 15,112 | 65.3% | Alex Lee Yu Lung (Gerakan) | 8,622 (37.3 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 29,567 | 79.0% | Thian Oon Kin (MCA) | 21,714 (58.0 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 30,854 | 72.0% | Wang Choon Wing (Wong Soon Joong) (MCA) | 18,831 (43.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 15,112 | 65.3% |
| Alex Lee Yu Lung | Gerakan (BN) | 6,490 | 28.0% |
| Yeoh Teck Chye | Pekemas | 1,540 | 6.7% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 29,567 | 79.0% |
| Thian Oon Kin | MCA (BN) | 7,853 | 21.0% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Lam Thye | DAP | 30,854 | 72.0% |
| Wang Choon Wing (Wong Soon Joong) | MCA (BN) | 12,023 | 28.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kuala Lumpur Bandar has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kuala Lumpur Bandar in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Lee Lam Thye (DAP) won Kuala Lumpur Bandar in GE06 (1982) with 30,854 votes (72.0%), a majority of 18,831 votes over Wang Choon Wing (Wong Soon Joong) (MCA).
Which parties have won Kuala Lumpur Bandar since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Kuala Lumpur Bandar has been won by: DAP.
What was the closest result in Kuala Lumpur Bandar?
The closest result on record for Kuala Lumpur Bandar was GE04 (1974), when DAP beat Gerakan by just 8,622 votes (37.3 percentage points).