Penang Utara — Malaysia General Election Results
Penang Utara was won by Peter Dason a/l Muthu Jaha Dason (Peter Paul Dason) (DAP) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 7,551 votes over Geh Chong Keat. This page covers every general election in Penang Utara from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Geh Chong Keat | MCA | 8,739 | 50.0% | Lau Teik Hai (LPM) | 859 (4.9 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Geh Chong Keat | MCA | 16,686 | 52.2% | Lau Teik Hai (LPM) | 6,538 (20.4 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Peter Dason a/l Muthu Jaha Dason (Peter Paul Dason) | DAP | 20,930 | 61.0% | Geh Chong Keat (MCA) | 7,551 (22.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geh Chong Keat | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 8,739 | 50.0% |
| Lau Teik Hai | LPM (SF) | 7,880 | 45.1% |
| Shaik Ahmed bin Shaik Mohamed | Independent | 845 | 4.8% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geh Chong Keat | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 16,686 | 52.2% |
| Lau Teik Hai | LPM (SF) | 10,148 | 31.7% |
| Toh Boon Kooi | UDP | 5,149 | 16.1% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dason a/l Muthu Jaha Dason (Peter Paul Dason) | DAP | 20,930 | 61.0% |
| Geh Chong Keat | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 13,379 | 39.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Penang Utara has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA, DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Penang Utara in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Peter Dason a/l Muthu Jaha Dason (Peter Paul Dason) (DAP) won Penang Utara in GE03 (1969) with 20,930 votes (61.0%), a majority of 7,551 votes over Geh Chong Keat (MCA).
Which parties have won Penang Utara since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Penang Utara has been won by: DAP, MCA.
What was the closest result in Penang Utara?
The closest result on record for Penang Utara was GE01 (1959), when MCA beat LPM by just 859 votes (4.9 percentage points).