Semerah — Malaysia General Election Results
Semerah was won by Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed (UMNO) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 21,562 votes over Abdullah bin Rahmat. This page covers every general election in Semerah from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Fatimah binti Abdul Majid | UMNO | 16,030 | 78.6% | Abd. Hadi bin Mohd. Yassin (Independent) | 11,656 (57.1 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed | UMNO | 22,264 | 86.1% | Mohamed bin Kassim (PAS) | 18,662 (72.2 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed | UMNO | 25,596 | 86.4% | Abdullah bin Rahmat (PAS) | 21,562 (72.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatimah binti Abdul Majid | UMNO (BN) | 16,030 | 78.6% |
| Abd. Hadi bin Mohd. Yassin | Independent | 4,374 | 21.4% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed | UMNO (BN) | 22,264 | 86.1% |
| Mohamed bin Kassim | PAS | 3,602 | 13.9% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed | UMNO (BN) | 25,596 | 86.4% |
| Abdullah bin Rahmat | PAS | 4,034 | 13.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Semerah has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Semerah in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Shariffah Dorah binti Syed Mohammed (UMNO) won Semerah in GE06 (1982) with 25,596 votes (86.4%), a majority of 21,562 votes over Abdullah bin Rahmat (PAS).
Which parties have won Semerah since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Semerah has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Semerah?
The closest result on record for Semerah was GE04 (1974), when UMNO beat Independent by just 11,656 votes (57.1 percentage points).