Kuala Trengganu — Malaysia General Election Results
Kuala Trengganu was won by Abdul Manan bin Othman (UMNO) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 5,467 votes over Wan Musa bin Embong. This page covers every general election in Kuala Trengganu from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Mustafa bin Ali | PAS | 12,296 | 58.9% | Kassim bin Ahmad (Osman) (PSRM) | 4,328 (20.8 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Abdul Manan bin Othman | UMNO | 13,585 | 52.1% | Mustafa bin Ali (PAS) | 5,758 (22.1 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Abdul Manan bin Othman | UMNO | 18,545 | 56.4% | Wan Musa bin Embong (PAS) | 5,467 (16.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa bin Ali | PAS (BN) | 12,296 | 58.9% |
| Kassim bin Ahmad (Osman) | PSRM | 7,968 | 38.2% |
| Mohamed Taib bin Ismail | Independent | 597 | 2.9% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Manan bin Othman | UMNO (BN) | 13,585 | 52.1% |
| Mustafa bin Ali | PAS | 7,827 | 30.0% |
| Kassim bin Ahmad (Osman) | PSRM | 4,644 | 17.8% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Manan bin Othman | UMNO (BN) | 18,545 | 56.4% |
| Wan Musa bin Embong | PAS | 13,078 | 39.8% |
| Syed Shafie bin Tuan Baharu | PSRM | 1,231 | 3.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kuala Trengganu has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PAS, UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kuala Trengganu in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Abdul Manan bin Othman (UMNO) won Kuala Trengganu in GE06 (1982) with 18,545 votes (56.4%), a majority of 5,467 votes over Wan Musa bin Embong (PAS).
Which parties have won Kuala Trengganu since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Kuala Trengganu has been won by: PAS, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kuala Trengganu?
The closest result on record for Kuala Trengganu was GE06 (1982), when UMNO beat PAS by just 5,467 votes (16.6 percentage points).