Sungei Patani — Malaysia General Election Results
Sungei Patani was won by Azahari bin Md. Taib (UMNO) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 2,072 votes over Ong Boon Seong. This page covers every general election in Sungei Patani from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Samad bin Osman | UMNO | 9,186 | 61.8% | Mansor bin Mohamad (Mansor Tobeng) (Parti Rakyat) | 3,513 (23.6 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Mohamed Zahir bin Ismail | UMNO | 14,177 | 70.2% | Teh Pek Choon (LPM) | 10,497 (52.0 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Azahari bin Md. Taib | UMNO | 8,931 | 43.7% | Ong Boon Seong (Gerakan) | 2,072 (10.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samad bin Osman | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 9,186 | 61.8% |
| Mansor bin Mohamad (Mansor Tobeng) | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 5,673 | 38.2% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Zahir bin Ismail | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 14,177 | 70.2% |
| Teh Pek Choon | LPM (SF) | 3,680 | 18.2% |
| Syed Jan Aljeffri | PAS | 1,176 | 5.8% |
| Ong Boon Seong | UDP | 1,154 | 5.7% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azahari bin Md. Taib | UMNO (PERIKATAN) | 8,931 | 43.7% |
| Ong Boon Seong | Gerakan | 6,859 | 33.5% |
| Md. Daud bin Abdullah | PAS | 4,661 | 22.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Sungei Patani has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sungei Patani in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Azahari bin Md. Taib (UMNO) won Sungei Patani in GE03 (1969) with 8,931 votes (43.7%), a majority of 2,072 votes over Ong Boon Seong (Gerakan).
Which parties have won Sungei Patani since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Sungei Patani has been won by: UMNO.
What was the closest result in Sungei Patani?
The closest result on record for Sungei Patani was GE03 (1969), when UMNO beat Gerakan by just 2,072 votes (10.1 percentage points).