Larut and Matang — Malaysia General Election Results
Larut and Matang was won by Cheah Kay Chuan (MCA) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 10,954 votes over Abu Bakar bin Said. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Larut and Matang under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Cheah Kay Chuan | MCA | 15,407 | 64.0% | Abu Bakar bin Said (PML) | 10,954 (45.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheah Kay Chuan | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 15,407 | 64.0% |
| Abu Bakar bin Said | PML | 4,453 | 18.5% |
| Wan Zarazillah bin Wan Ismail | NAP | 3,437 | 14.3% |
| Puran Singh | LPM | 761 | 3.2% |
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
Larut and Matang 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 Larut and Matang in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Cheah Kay Chuan (MCA) won Larut and Matang in GE00 (1955) with 15,407 votes (64.0%), a majority of 10,954 votes over Abu Bakar bin Said (PML).
Which parties have won Larut and Matang since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Larut and Matang has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Larut and Matang?
The closest result on record for Larut and Matang was GE00 (1955), when MCA beat PML by just 10,954 votes (45.5 percentage points).