Kuala Lumpur Barat — Malaysia General Election Results
Kuala Lumpur Barat was won by Ong Yoke Lin (MCA) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 3,296 votes over Abdullah bin Ibrahim. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Kuala Lumpur Barat under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Ong Yoke Lin | MCA | 4,667 | 66.1% | Abdullah bin Ibrahim (Negara) | 3,296 (46.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ong Yoke Lin | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 4,667 | 66.1% |
| Abdullah bin Ibrahim | Negara | 1,371 | 19.4% |
| Tan Tuan Boon | LPM | 1,018 | 14.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Kuala Lumpur Barat has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE00 (1955)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kuala Lumpur Barat in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Ong Yoke Lin (MCA) won Kuala Lumpur Barat in GE00 (1955) with 4,667 votes (66.1%), a majority of 3,296 votes over Abdullah bin Ibrahim (Negara).
Which parties have won Kuala Lumpur Barat since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Kuala Lumpur Barat has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Kuala Lumpur Barat?
The closest result on record for Kuala Lumpur Barat was GE00 (1955), when MCA beat Negara by just 3,296 votes (46.7 percentage points).