Malacca Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Malacca Selatan was won by Ahmad bin Ithnin (UMNO) at the GE03 (1971) general election, with a majority of 9,284 votes over Mohamed Taha bin Kallu. This page covers every general election in Malacca Selatan from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1971).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1971)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Hassan bin Mansor | UMNO | 11,300 | 56.1% | Chung Cheng Wen (LPM) | 5,488 (27.3 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Abdul Karim bin Abu | UMNO | 18,649 | 72.3% | Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan (Parti Rakyat) | 11,499 (44.6 pts) |
| GE03 (1971) | Ahmad bin Ithnin | UMNO | 14,766 | 60.9% | Mohamed Taha bin Kallu (PAS) | 9,284 (38.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan bin Mansor | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 11,300 | 56.1% |
| Chung Cheng Wen | LPM (SF) | 5,812 | 28.9% |
| Mohamed Taha bin Kallu | PAS | 3,017 | 15.0% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Karim bin Abu | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 18,649 | 72.3% |
| Jaafar bin Mohd. Tan | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 7,150 | 27.7% |
GE03 (1971)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad bin Ithnin | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 14,766 | 60.9% |
| Mohamed Taha bin Kallu | PAS | 5,482 | 22.6% |
| Gan Hong Hui | Independent | 2,655 | 11.0% |
| Omar bin Abdullah | Parti Rakyat | 1,325 | 5.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Malacca Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Malacca Selatan in the GE03 (1971) general election?
Ahmad bin Ithnin (UMNO) won Malacca Selatan in GE03 (1971) with 14,766 votes (60.9%), a majority of 9,284 votes over Mohamed Taha bin Kallu (PAS).
Which parties have won Malacca Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Malacca Selatan has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Malacca Selatan?
The closest result on record for Malacca Selatan was GE01 (1959), when UMNO beat LPM by just 5,488 votes (27.3 percentage points).