Petaling Jaya — Malaysia General Election Results
Petaling Jaya was won by Lee Chean Chung (PKR) at the GE15 (2022) general election, with a majority of 50,575 votes over Theng Book. This page covers every general election in Petaling Jaya from GE07 (1986) to GE15 (2022).
Full Election History, GE07 (1986)–GE15 (2022)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE07 (1986) | Eng Seng Chai (Ng Sing Sai) | DAP | 29,929 | 55.9% | Lee Phon Yong (MCA) | 8,753 (16.3 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Kua Kia Soong | DAP | 40,685 | 62.2% | Soh Chee Wen (MCA) | 15,950 (24.4 pts) |
| GE14 (2018) | Maria Chin binti Abdullah | PKR | 78,984 | 68.5% | Chew Hian Tat (MCA) | 57,137 (49.6 pts) |
| GE15 (2022) | Lee Chean Chung | PKR | 83,311 | 57.1% | Theng Book (Bersatu) | 50,575 (34.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eng Seng Chai (Ng Sing Sai) | DAP | 29,929 | 55.9% |
| Lee Phon Yong | MCA (BN) | 21,176 | 39.5% |
| Wong Sai Hou | SDP (HAK) | 2,454 | 4.6% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kua Kia Soong | DAP (GR) | 40,685 | 62.2% |
| Soh Chee Wen | MCA (BN) | 24,735 | 37.8% |
GE14 (2018)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Chin binti Abdullah | PKR (PH) | 78,984 | 68.5% |
| Chew Hian Tat | MCA (BN) | 21,847 | 19.0% |
| Noraini binti Hussin | PAS (GS) | 14,448 | 12.5% |
GE15 (2022)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chean Chung | PKR (PH) | 83,311 | 57.1% |
| Theng Book | Bersatu (PN) | 32,736 | 22.4% |
| Chew Hian Tat | MCA (BN) | 23,253 | 15.9% |
| Mazween binti Mokhtar | GB (GTA) | 4,052 | 2.8% |
| Mohamad Ezam bin Mohd Nor | Parti Rakyat Malaysia | 2,049 | 1.4% |
| KJ John | Independent | 461 | 0.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Petaling Jaya has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE07 (1986). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DAP, PKR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Petaling Jaya in the GE15 (2022) general election?
Lee Chean Chung (PKR) won Petaling Jaya in GE15 (2022) with 83,311 votes (57.1%), a majority of 50,575 votes over Theng Book (Bersatu).
Which parties have won Petaling Jaya since GE07 (1986)?
Since GE07 (1986), Petaling Jaya has been won by: DAP, PKR.
What was the closest result in Petaling Jaya?
The closest result on record for Petaling Jaya was GE07 (1986), when DAP beat MCA by just 8,753 votes (16.3 percentage points).