Payang — Malaysia General Election Results
Payang was won by Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub (PBB) at the GE04 (1974) general election, with a majority of 6,071 votes over Salang anak Gadum. This page covers every general election in Payang from GE03 (1970) to GE04 (1974).
Full Election History, GE03 (1970)–GE04 (1974)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE03 (1970) | Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub | PBRS | 5,839 | 48.1% | Nyandang anak Linang (SUPP) | 1,814 (14.9 pts) |
| GE04 (1974) | Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub | PBB | 9,246 | 74.4% | Salang anak Gadum (SNAP) | 6,071 (48.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE03 (1970)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub | PBRS (PERIKATAN) | 5,839 | 48.1% |
| Nyandang anak Linang | SUPP | 4,025 | 33.1% |
| Abuseman bin Merais | PESAKA | 1,394 | 11.5% |
| Charlie Yu Chee Chiong | SNAP | 884 | 7.3% |
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub | PBB (BN) | 9,246 | 74.4% |
| Salang anak Gadum | SNAP | 3,175 | 25.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Payang has been contested at 2 general elections on record since GE03 (1970). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PBRS, PBB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Payang in the GE04 (1974) general election?
Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub (PBB) won Payang in GE04 (1974) with 9,246 votes (74.4%), a majority of 6,071 votes over Salang anak Gadum (SNAP).
Which parties have won Payang since GE03 (1970)?
Since GE03 (1970), Payang has been won by: PBB, PBRS.
What was the closest result in Payang?
The closest result on record for Payang was GE03 (1970), when PBRS beat SUPP by just 1,814 votes (14.9 percentage points).