Petaling — Malaysia General Election Results
Petaling was won by Yeoh Poh San (MCA) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 5,274 votes over Patto a/l Perumal. This page covers every general election in Petaling from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Oh Keng Seng | DAP | 14,106 | 40.4% | Goh Hock Guan (Gerakan) | 1,238 (3.5 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Lim Kit Siang | DAP | 41,017 | 62.8% | Yeoh Poh San (MCA) | 16,754 (25.7 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Yeoh Poh San | MCA | 42,710 | 53.3% | Patto a/l Perumal (DAP) | 5,274 (6.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Keng Seng | DAP | 14,106 | 40.4% |
| Goh Hock Guan | Gerakan (BN) | 12,868 | 36.9% |
| Pang Koik My | Pekemas | 5,961 | 17.1% |
| Lim Kui Sang | Independent | 1,970 | 5.6% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lim Kit Siang | DAP | 41,017 | 62.8% |
| Yeoh Poh San | MCA (BN) | 24,263 | 37.2% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeoh Poh San | MCA (BN) | 42,710 | 53.3% |
| Patto a/l Perumal | DAP | 37,436 | 46.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Petaling has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DAP, MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Petaling in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Yeoh Poh San (MCA) won Petaling in GE06 (1982) with 42,710 votes (53.3%), a majority of 5,274 votes over Patto a/l Perumal (DAP).
Which parties have won Petaling since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Petaling has been won by: DAP, MCA.
What was the closest result in Petaling?
The closest result on record for Petaling was GE04 (1974), when DAP beat Gerakan by just 1,238 votes (3.5 percentage points).