Penang Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Penang Selatan was won by Gabriel Thomas Selvaraj (Gerakan) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 6,000 votes over Ismail bin Idris. This page covers every general election in Penang Selatan from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Ismail bin Idris | UMNO | 9,821 | 44.0% | David Sabapthy Ramanathan (LPM) | 258 (1.2 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Ismail bin Idris | UMNO | 16,088 | 48.2% | Abubakar bin Hashim (Parti Rakyat) | 3,517 (10.5 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Gabriel Thomas Selvaraj | Gerakan | 20,196 | 58.7% | Ismail bin Idris (UMNO) | 6,000 (17.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail bin Idris | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 9,821 | 44.0% |
| David Sabapthy Ramanathan | LPM (SF) | 9,563 | 42.8% |
| Omar bin Long | PAS | 2,585 | 11.6% |
| Mansor bin Sanusi | Independent | 359 | 1.6% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail bin Idris | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 16,088 | 48.2% |
| Abubakar bin Hashim | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 12,571 | 37.6% |
| Lim Mee Lee | UDP | 4,752 | 14.2% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Thomas Selvaraj | Gerakan | 20,196 | 58.7% |
| Ismail bin Idris | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 14,196 | 41.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Penang Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO, Gerakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Penang Selatan in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Gabriel Thomas Selvaraj (Gerakan) won Penang Selatan in GE03 (1969) with 20,196 votes (58.7%), a majority of 6,000 votes over Ismail bin Idris (UMNO).
Which parties have won Penang Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Penang Selatan has been won by: Gerakan, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Penang Selatan?
The closest result on record for Penang Selatan was GE01 (1959), when UMNO beat LPM by just 258 votes (1.2 percentage points).