Larut Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Larut Selatan was won by Ng Hoe Hun (Gerakan) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 4,867 votes over Lim Swee Aun. This page covers every general election in Larut Selatan from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Lim Swee Aun | MCA | 11,218 | 54.1% | Yin Choo Han (PPP) | 4,774 (23.0 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Lim Swee Aun | MCA | 18,906 | 63.2% | Lim Eng Chuan (UDP) | 13,826 (46.2 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Ng Hoe Hun | Gerakan | 15,641 | 49.8% | Lim Swee Aun (MCA) | 4,867 (15.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Swee Aun | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 11,218 | 54.1% |
| Yin Choo Han | PPP | 6,444 | 31.1% |
| Mohd. Yunus bin Mohd. Hashim | PAS | 3,071 | 14.8% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Swee Aun | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 18,906 | 63.2% |
| Lim Eng Chuan | UDP | 5,080 | 17.0% |
| Othman bin Abdullah | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 3,185 | 10.7% |
| Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Hamid | PAS | 2,734 | 9.1% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Hoe Hun | Gerakan | 15,641 | 49.8% |
| Lim Swee Aun | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 10,774 | 34.3% |
| Mohamed Tahir bin Abdul Rauf | PAS | 4,962 | 15.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Larut Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA, Gerakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Larut Selatan in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Ng Hoe Hun (Gerakan) won Larut Selatan in GE03 (1969) with 15,641 votes (49.8%), a majority of 4,867 votes over Lim Swee Aun (MCA).
Which parties have won Larut Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Larut Selatan has been won by: Gerakan, MCA.
What was the closest result in Larut Selatan?
The closest result on record for Larut Selatan was GE03 (1969), when Gerakan beat MCA by just 4,867 votes (15.5 percentage points).