Sungai Benut — Malaysia General Election Results
Sungai Benut was won by Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO) at the GE10 (1999) general election, with a majority of 20,692 votes over Ungku Mohd. Noor bin Ungku Mahmood. This page covers every general election in Sungai Benut from GE07 (1986) to GE10 (1999).
Full Election History, GE07 (1986)–GE10 (1999)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE07 (1986) | Mohamed Tawfik bin Ismail | UMNO | 25,482 | 80.7% | Abd. Hamid bin Abd. Rahim (PAS) | 19,394 (61.4 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 23,313 | 68.1% | Mohamed Sadek bin Mambli (Semangat 46) | 12,370 (36.1 pts) |
| GE09 (1995) | Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 29,450 | 79.7% | Hassan bin Md. Ali (Semangat 46) | 21,931 (59.3 pts) |
| GE10 (1999) | Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 30,578 | 75.6% | Ungku Mohd. Noor bin Ungku Mahmood (PAS) | 20,692 (51.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Tawfik bin Ismail | UMNO (BN) | 25,482 | 80.7% |
| Abd. Hamid bin Abd. Rahim | PAS (HAK) | 6,088 | 19.3% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (BN) | 23,313 | 68.1% |
| Mohamed Sadek bin Mambli | Semangat 46 (APU) | 10,943 | 31.9% |
GE09 (1995)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (BN) | 29,450 | 79.7% |
| Hassan bin Md. Ali | Semangat 46 (APU) | 7,519 | 20.3% |
GE10 (1999)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman | UMNO (BN) | 30,578 | 75.6% |
| Ungku Mohd. Noor bin Ungku Mahmood | PAS (BA) | 9,886 | 24.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Sungai Benut has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE07 (1986). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sungai Benut in the GE10 (1999) general election?
Abdul Hamid bin Abdul Rahman (UMNO) won Sungai Benut in GE10 (1999) with 30,578 votes (75.6%), a majority of 20,692 votes over Ungku Mohd. Noor bin Ungku Mahmood (PAS).
Which parties have won Sungai Benut since GE07 (1986)?
Since GE07 (1986), Sungai Benut has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Sungai Benut?
The closest result on record for Sungai Benut was GE08 (1990), when UMNO beat Semangat 46 by just 12,370 votes (36.1 percentage points).