Malacca Utara — Malaysia General Election Results
Malacca Utara was won by Abdul Ghafar bin Baba (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 6,811 votes over Ali bin Md. Salleh. This page covers every general election in Malacca Utara from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Abdul Ghani bin Ishak | UMNO | 11,078 | 60.2% | Karim bin Dalib (PAS) | 6,617 (35.9 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Abdul Ghani bin Ishak | UMNO | 16,892 | 70.8% | Sulaiman bin Mohd. Attas (Parti Rakyat) | 12,463 (52.3 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Abdul Ghafar bin Baba | UMNO | 15,692 | 63.9% | Ali bin Md. Salleh (PAS) | 6,811 (27.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghani bin Ishak | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 11,078 | 60.2% |
| Karim bin Dalib | PAS | 4,461 | 24.2% |
| Abdul Karim bin Bakar | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 2,872 | 15.6% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghani bin Ishak | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 16,892 | 70.8% |
| Sulaiman bin Mohd. Attas | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 4,429 | 18.6% |
| Mohd. Yusoff bin Sulong | PAS | 2,523 | 10.6% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Ghafar bin Baba | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 15,692 | 63.9% |
| Ali bin Md. Salleh | PAS | 8,881 | 36.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Malacca Utara 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 Utara in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Abdul Ghafar bin Baba (UMNO) won Malacca Utara in GE03 (1969) with 15,692 votes (63.9%), a majority of 6,811 votes over Ali bin Md. Salleh (PAS).
Which parties have won Malacca Utara since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Malacca Utara has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Malacca Utara?
The closest result on record for Malacca Utara was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat PAS by just 6,811 votes (27.7 percentage points).