Nilam Puri — Malaysia General Election Results
Nilam Puri was won by Mohamad bin Sabu (PAS) at the GE08 (1990) general election, with a majority of 8,139 votes over Annuar bin Musa. This page covers every general election in Nilam Puri from GE04 (1974) to GE08 (1990).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE08 (1990)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Mohammad Asri bin Muda | PAS | 15,736 | 78.1% | Eshah binti Abdullah (Independent) | 11,327 (56.2 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Mat bin Ali | UMNO | 13,031 | 54.5% | Mustapha bin Ibrahim (PAS) | 2,157 (9.0 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Mohamed bin Ali | UMNO | 15,029 | 52.0% | Mohammad Asri bin Muda (PAS) | 1,139 (3.9 pts) |
| GE07 (1986) | Mohamed bin Ali | UMNO | 12,911 | 51.1% | Wan Daud bin Wan Jusoh (PAS) | 552 (2.2 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Mohamad bin Sabu | PAS | 19,596 | 62.1% | Annuar bin Musa (UMNO) | 8,139 (25.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Asri bin Muda | PAS (BN) | 15,736 | 78.1% |
| Eshah binti Abdullah | Independent | 4,409 | 21.9% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat bin Ali | UMNO (BN) | 13,031 | 54.5% |
| Mustapha bin Ibrahim | PAS | 10,874 | 45.5% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed bin Ali | UMNO (BN) | 15,029 | 52.0% |
| Mohammad Asri bin Muda | PAS | 13,890 | 48.0% |
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed bin Ali | UMNO (BN) | 12,911 | 51.1% |
| Wan Daud bin Wan Jusoh | PAS (HAK) | 12,359 | 48.9% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamad bin Sabu | PAS (APU) | 19,596 | 62.1% |
| Annuar bin Musa | UMNO (BN) | 11,457 | 36.3% |
| Kamarudin bin Kuzi | Independent | 526 | 1.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Nilam Puri has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PAS, UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nilam Puri in the GE08 (1990) general election?
Mohamad bin Sabu (PAS) won Nilam Puri in GE08 (1990) with 19,596 votes (62.1%), a majority of 8,139 votes over Annuar bin Musa (UMNO).
Which parties have won Nilam Puri since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Nilam Puri has been won by: PAS, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Nilam Puri?
The closest result on record for Nilam Puri was GE07 (1986), when UMNO beat PAS by just 552 votes (2.2 percentage points).