Rawang — Malaysia General Election Results
Rawang was won by Tunku Abdullah (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 250 votes over G. T. Rajah. This page covers every general election in Rawang from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Liu Yoong Peng | LPM | 6,143 | 57.0% | Abdul Karim bin Kasim (UMNO) | 2,489 (23.1 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Tunku Abdullah | UMNO | 9,935 | 67.5% | Lee Chi Kit (LPM) | 5,146 (34.9 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Tunku Abdullah | UMNO | 8,260 | 50.8% | G. T. Rajah (Gerakan) | 250 (1.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Yoong Peng | LPM (SF) | 6,143 | 57.0% |
| Abdul Karim bin Kasim | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 3,654 | 33.9% |
| Borhan bin Abdul Majid | Independent | 978 | 9.1% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunku Abdullah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 9,935 | 67.5% |
| Lee Chi Kit | LPM (SF) | 4,789 | 32.5% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunku Abdullah | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,260 | 50.8% |
| G. T. Rajah | Gerakan | 8,010 | 49.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Rawang has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: LPM, UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rawang in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Tunku Abdullah (UMNO) won Rawang in GE03 (1969) with 8,260 votes (50.8%), a majority of 250 votes over G. T. Rajah (Gerakan).
Which parties have won Rawang since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Rawang has been won by: LPM, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Rawang?
The closest result on record for Rawang was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat Gerakan by just 250 votes (1.5 percentage points).