Perlis Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Perlis Selatan was won by Mokhtar bin Ismail (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 1,203 votes over Abu Bakar bin Hamzah. This page covers every general election in Perlis 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) | Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO | 8,015 | 56.5% | Abdul Rahman bin Osman (PAS) | 1,852 (13.1 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO | 10,486 | 59.1% | Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) (PAS) | 3,236 (18.2 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO | 11,432 | 52.8% | Abu Bakar bin Hamzah (PAS) | 1,203 (5.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,015 | 56.5% |
| Abdul Rahman bin Osman | PAS | 6,163 | 43.5% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 10,486 | 59.1% |
| Yusof bin Abdullah Ar-Rawi (Yusof Rawa) | PAS | 7,250 | 40.9% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokhtar bin Ismail | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 11,432 | 52.8% |
| Abu Bakar bin Hamzah | PAS | 10,229 | 47.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Perlis Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Perlis Selatan in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Mokhtar bin Ismail (UMNO) won Perlis Selatan in GE03 (1969) with 11,432 votes (52.8%), a majority of 1,203 votes over Abu Bakar bin Hamzah (PAS).
Which parties have won Perlis Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Perlis Selatan has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Perlis Selatan?
The closest result on record for Perlis Selatan was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat PAS by just 1,203 votes (5.5 percentage points).