Malacca Central — Malaysia General Election Results
Malacca Central was won by Tan Siew Sin (MCA) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 13,910 votes over Abdul Karim bin Bakar. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Malacca Central under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Tan Siew Sin | MCA | 17,104 | 84.3% | Abdul Karim bin Bakar (Independent) | 13,910 (68.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Siew Sin | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 17,104 | 84.3% |
| Abdul Karim bin Bakar | Independent | 3,194 | 15.7% |
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
Malacca Central 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 Malacca Central in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Tan Siew Sin (MCA) won Malacca Central in GE00 (1955) with 17,104 votes (84.3%), a majority of 13,910 votes over Abdul Karim bin Bakar (Independent).
Which parties have won Malacca Central since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Malacca Central has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Malacca Central?
The closest result on record for Malacca Central was GE00 (1955), when MCA beat Independent by just 13,910 votes (68.5 percentage points).