Mata Kuching — Malaysia General Election Results
Mata Kuching was won by Ling Liong Sik (MCA) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 12,156 votes over Goh Sin Khoon. This page covers every general election in Mata Kuching from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Ling Liong Sik | MCA | 13,755 | 54.0% | Ong Yi How (Pekemas) | 5,298 (20.8 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Ling Liong Sik | MCA | 23,564 | 65.3% | Loh Kim Heng (SDP) | 15,199 (42.1 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Ling Liong Sik | MCA | 26,995 | 62.1% | Goh Sin Khoon (DAP) | 12,156 (28.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Liong Sik | MCA (BN) | 13,755 | 54.0% |
| Ong Yi How | Pekemas | 8,457 | 33.2% |
| Goh Lim Eam | DAP | 3,273 | 12.8% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Liong Sik | MCA (BN) | 23,564 | 65.3% |
| Loh Kim Heng | SDP | 8,365 | 23.2% |
| Abdul Hamid bin Abdullah | PAS | 4,174 | 11.6% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Liong Sik | MCA (BN) | 26,995 | 62.1% |
| Goh Sin Khoon | DAP | 14,839 | 34.1% |
| Raja Ahmed bin Raja Shahabudin | Independent | 1,626 | 3.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Mata Kuching has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mata Kuching in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Ling Liong Sik (MCA) won Mata Kuching in GE06 (1982) with 26,995 votes (62.1%), a majority of 12,156 votes over Goh Sin Khoon (DAP).
Which parties have won Mata Kuching since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Mata Kuching has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Mata Kuching?
The closest result on record for Mata Kuching was GE04 (1974), when MCA beat Pekemas by just 5,298 votes (20.8 percentage points).