Malacca Luar — Malaysia General Election Results
Malacca Luar was won by Abdul Ghafar bin Baba (UMNO) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 23,969 votes over Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Malacca Luar under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Abdul Ghafar bin Baba | UMNO | 26,790 | 90.5% | Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan (Negara) | 23,969 (81.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghafar bin Baba | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 26,790 | 90.5% |
| Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan | Negara | 2,821 | 9.5% |
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 Luar has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE00 (1955)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Malacca Luar in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Abdul Ghafar bin Baba (UMNO) won Malacca Luar in GE00 (1955) with 26,790 votes (90.5%), a majority of 23,969 votes over Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan (Negara).
Which parties have won Malacca Luar since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Malacca Luar has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Malacca Luar?
The closest result on record for Malacca Luar was GE00 (1955), when UMNO beat Negara by just 23,969 votes (81.0 percentage points).