Perlis Utara — Malaysia General Election Results
Perlis Utara was won by Othman bin Abdullah (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 2,706 votes over Taharim bin Ariffin. This page covers every general election in Perlis 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) | Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO | 9,638 | 62.5% | Abu Bakar bin Hamzah (PAS) | 3,851 (25.0 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO | 12,521 | 67.2% | Ismail bin Mohamad (PAS) | 6,402 (34.4 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO | 10,763 | 49.5% | Taharim bin Ariffin (PAS) | 2,706 (12.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 9,638 | 62.5% |
| Abu Bakar bin Hamzah | PAS | 5,787 | 37.5% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,521 | 67.2% |
| Ismail bin Mohamad | PAS | 6,119 | 32.8% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othman bin Abdullah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 10,763 | 49.5% |
| Taharim bin Ariffin | PAS | 8,057 | 37.1% |
| Kassim bin Ahmad (Osman) | Parti Rakyat | 2,910 | 13.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Perlis Utara 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 Utara in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Othman bin Abdullah (UMNO) won Perlis Utara in GE03 (1969) with 10,763 votes (49.5%), a majority of 2,706 votes over Taharim bin Ariffin (PAS).
Which parties have won Perlis Utara since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Perlis Utara has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Perlis Utara?
The closest result on record for Perlis Utara was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat PAS by just 2,706 votes (12.4 percentage points).