Perlis — Malaysia General Election Results
Perlis was won by Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohd. Hashim (UMNO) at the GE00 (1955) general election, with a majority of 8,955 votes over Matt bin Kassim. This page covers the GE00 (1955) general election, the only one on record for Perlis under this name.
Full Election History, GE00 (1955)–GE00 (1955)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE00 (1955) | Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohd. Hashim | UMNO | 17,769 | 66.8% | Matt bin Kassim (Independent) | 8,955 (33.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE00 (1955)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohd. Hashim | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 17,769 | 66.8% |
| Matt bin Kassim | Independent | 8,814 | 33.2% |
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
Perlis 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 Perlis in the GE00 (1955) general election?
Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohd. Hashim (UMNO) won Perlis in GE00 (1955) with 17,769 votes (66.8%), a majority of 8,955 votes over Matt bin Kassim (Independent).
Which parties have won Perlis since GE00 (1955)?
Since GE00 (1955), Perlis has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Perlis?
The closest result on record for Perlis was GE00 (1955), when UMNO beat Independent by just 8,955 votes (33.7 percentage points).