Renggam — Malaysia General Election Results
Renggam was won by Chin Hon Ngian (MCA) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 8,391 votes over Yap Ah Ngau. This page covers every general election in Renggam from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Chin Hon Ngian | MCA | 18,865 | 71.2% | Liew Fatt Yuen (DAP) | 11,223 (42.3 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Chin Hon Ngian | MCA | 21,861 | 63.6% | Quek Kow Hia (DAP) | 9,324 (27.1 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Chin Hon Ngian | MCA | 24,529 | 60.3% | Yap Ah Ngau (DAP) | 8,391 (20.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Hon Ngian | MCA (BN) | 18,865 | 71.2% |
| Liew Fatt Yuen | DAP | 7,642 | 28.8% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Hon Ngian | MCA (BN) | 21,861 | 63.6% |
| Quek Kow Hia | DAP | 12,537 | 36.4% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Hon Ngian | MCA (BN) | 24,529 | 60.3% |
| Yap Ah Ngau | DAP | 16,138 | 39.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Renggam has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Renggam in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Chin Hon Ngian (MCA) won Renggam in GE06 (1982) with 24,529 votes (60.3%), a majority of 8,391 votes over Yap Ah Ngau (DAP).
Which parties have won Renggam since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Renggam has been won by: MCA.
What was the closest result in Renggam?
The closest result on record for Renggam was GE06 (1982), when MCA beat DAP by just 8,391 votes (20.6 percentage points).