Penang Island — Malaysia General Election Results
Penang Island was won by Zainul Abidin bin Sultan Mydin (UMNO) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 11,940 votes over Md. Isa bin Sulaiman. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Penang Island under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Zainul Abidin bin Sultan Mydin | UMNO | 14,865 | 83.6% | Md. Isa bin Sulaiman (Independent) | 11,940 (67.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zainul Abidin bin Sultan Mydin | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 14,865 | 83.6% |
| Md. Isa bin Sulaiman | Independent | 2,925 | 16.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Penang Island has been contested at 1 general election on record (GE00 (1955)). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Penang Island in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Zainul Abidin bin Sultan Mydin (UMNO) won Penang Island in GE00 (1955) with 14,865 votes (83.6%), a majority of 11,940 votes over Md. Isa bin Sulaiman (Independent).
Which parties have won Penang Island since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Penang Island has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Penang Island?
The closest result on record for Penang Island was GE00 (1955), when UMNO beat Independent by just 11,940 votes (67.1 percentage points).