Seberang Selatan — Malaysia General Election Results
Seberang Selatan was won by Veerappen a/l Veerathan (Gerakan) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 3,347 votes over Snawi bin Ismail. This page covers every general election in Seberang Selatan from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Veerappen a/l Veerathan | LPM | 5,077 | 40.7% | Tay Hooi Soo (MCA) | 764 (6.1 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Md. Noordin bin Mastan | UMNO | 10,427 | 60.6% | Veerappen a/l Veerathan (LPM) | 4,105 (23.9 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Veerappen a/l Veerathan | Gerakan | 9,738 | 52.3% | Snawi bin Ismail (UMNO) | 3,347 (18.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veerappen a/l Veerathan | LPM (SF) | 5,077 | 40.7% |
| Tay Hooi Soo | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 4,313 | 34.6% |
| Jais bin Sudin | PAS | 3,093 | 24.8% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Noordin bin Mastan | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 10,427 | 60.6% |
| Veerappen a/l Veerathan | LPM (SF) | 6,322 | 36.7% |
| Mohamed Noor bin Mokhtar | PAS | 457 | 2.7% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veerappen a/l Veerathan | Gerakan | 9,738 | 52.3% |
| Snawi bin Ismail | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 6,391 | 34.4% |
| Wab bin Salleh | PAS | 2,474 | 13.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Seberang Selatan has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: LPM, UMNO, Gerakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Seberang Selatan in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Veerappen a/l Veerathan (Gerakan) won Seberang Selatan in GE03 (1969) with 9,738 votes (52.3%), a majority of 3,347 votes over Snawi bin Ismail (UMNO).
Which parties have won Seberang Selatan since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Seberang Selatan has been won by: Gerakan, LPM, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Seberang Selatan?
The closest result on record for Seberang Selatan was GE01 (1959), when LPM beat MCA by just 764 votes (6.1 percentage points).