Langat — Malaysia General Election Results
Langat was won by Shariff Ahmad (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 1,604 votes over Loh Chee Foom. This page covers every general election in Langat from GE00 (1955) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Abu Bakar bin Baginda | UMNO | 7,069 | 76.7% | Mohd. Nazir bin Abdul Jalil (Negara) | 4,922 (53.4 pts) |
| GE01 (1959) | Zakaria bin Mohd. Taib | UMNO | 6,937 | 57.4% | Koh Pak Ngee (Parti Rakyat) | 1,792 (14.8 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Zakaria bin Mohd. Taib | UMNO | 10,275 | 70.7% | Ahmad Boestamam (Parti Rakyat) | 6,015 (41.4 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Shariff Ahmad | UMNO | 8,433 | 55.3% | Loh Chee Foom (Gerakan) | 1,604 (10.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Bakar bin Baginda | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 7,069 | 76.7% |
| Mohd. Nazir bin Abdul Jalil | Negara | 2,147 | 23.3% |
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakaria bin Mohd. Taib | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 6,937 | 57.4% |
| Koh Pak Ngee | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 5,145 | 42.6% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zakaria bin Mohd. Taib | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 10,275 | 70.7% |
| Ahmad Boestamam | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 4,260 | 29.3% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shariff Ahmad | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,433 | 55.3% |
| Loh Chee Foom | Gerakan | 6,829 | 44.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Langat has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE00 (1955). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Langat in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Shariff Ahmad (UMNO) won Langat in GE03 (1969) with 8,433 votes (55.3%), a majority of 1,604 votes over Loh Chee Foom (Gerakan).
Which parties have won Langat since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Langat has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Langat?
The closest result on record for Langat was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat Gerakan by just 1,604 votes (10.5 percentage points).