Seberang Tengah — Malaysia General Election Results
Seberang Tengah was won by Mustapha bin Hussain (Gerakan) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 4,791 votes over Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman. This page covers every general election in Seberang Tengah from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 9,187 | 45.5% | Kang Eng Wah (LPM) | 1,277 (6.3 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 15,660 | 55.2% | Kam Yau Wah (LPM) | 8,174 (28.8 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Mustapha bin Hussain | Gerakan | 16,808 | 58.3% | Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO) | 4,791 (16.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 9,187 | 45.5% |
| Kang Eng Wah | LPM (SF) | 7,910 | 39.2% |
| Abdul Hamid bin Ishak | PAS | 3,082 | 15.3% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 15,660 | 55.2% |
| Kam Yau Wah | LPM (SF) | 7,486 | 26.4% |
| Ooi Chooi Cheng | UDP | 5,215 | 18.4% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustapha bin Hussain | Gerakan | 16,808 | 58.3% |
| Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 12,017 | 41.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Seberang Tengah has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO, Gerakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Seberang Tengah in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Mustapha bin Hussain (Gerakan) won Seberang Tengah in GE03 (1969) with 16,808 votes (58.3%), a majority of 4,791 votes over Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO).
Which parties have won Seberang Tengah since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Seberang Tengah has been won by: Gerakan, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Seberang Tengah?
The closest result on record for Seberang Tengah was GE01 (1959), when UMNO beat LPM by just 1,277 votes (6.3 percentage points).