Seremban Barat — Malaysia General Election Results
Seremban Barat was won by Sinnathamby Seeveratnam (DAP) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 4,428 votes over Tai Kon Chin. This page covers every general election in Seremban Barat from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Quek Kai Dong | Independent | 4,752 | 38.9% | Sathappan Sathappan (LPM) | 803 (6.6 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Siow Loong Hin | MCA | 10,163 | 53.9% | Koo Eng Kuang (LPM) | 3,475 (18.4 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Sinnathamby Seeveratnam | DAP | 11,705 | 59.4% | Tai Kon Chin (MCA) | 4,428 (22.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quek Kai Dong | Independent | 4,752 | 38.9% |
| Sathappan Sathappan | LPM (SF) | 3,949 | 32.4% |
| P. A. R. S. Dawood | MIC (PERIKATAN) | 3,409 | 27.9% |
| Chellappah Rajadurai | Independent | 93 | 0.8% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siow Loong Hin | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 10,163 | 53.9% |
| Koo Eng Kuang | LPM (SF) | 6,688 | 35.5% |
| Oh Siew Kheng | UDP | 2,005 | 10.6% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnathamby Seeveratnam | DAP | 11,705 | 59.4% |
| Tai Kon Chin | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,277 | 37.0% |
| Tan Kee Jon | PCMB | 710 | 3.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Seremban Barat has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, MCA, DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Seremban Barat in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Sinnathamby Seeveratnam (DAP) won Seremban Barat in GE03 (1969) with 11,705 votes (59.4%), a majority of 4,428 votes over Tai Kon Chin (MCA).
Which parties have won Seremban Barat since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Seremban Barat has been won by: DAP, Independent, MCA.
What was the closest result in Seremban Barat?
The closest result on record for Seremban Barat was GE01 (1959), when Independent beat LPM by just 803 votes (6.6 percentage points).