Sungei Siput — Malaysia General Election Results
Sungei Siput was won by Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) (MIC) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 146 votes over Ramaih a/l Virappan. This page covers every general election in Sungei Siput from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC | 7,317 | 61.1% | Annamalai a/l Kasivisvanathan (PPP) | 2,803 (23.4 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC | 9,855 | 71.5% | Ramaih a/l Virappan (PPP) | 5,933 (43.1 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC | 7,985 | 50.5% | Ramaih a/l Virappan (PPP) | 146 (0.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC (PERIKATAN) | 7,317 | 61.1% |
| Annamalai a/l Kasivisvanathan | PPP | 4,514 | 37.7% |
| Choy Kok Kuan | Independent | 148 | 1.2% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC (PERIKATAN) | 9,855 | 71.5% |
| Ramaih a/l Virappan | PPP | 3,922 | 28.5% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) | MIC (PERIKATAN) | 7,985 | 50.5% |
| Ramaih a/l Virappan | PPP | 7,839 | 49.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Sungei Siput has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: MIC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sungei Siput in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Thirunyana Sambanthan a/l Veerasamy (V. T. Sambanthan) (MIC) won Sungei Siput in GE03 (1969) with 7,985 votes (50.5%), a majority of 146 votes over Ramaih a/l Virappan (PPP).
Which parties have won Sungei Siput since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Sungei Siput has been won by: MIC.
What was the closest result in Sungei Siput?
The closest result on record for Sungei Siput was GE03 (1969), when MIC beat PPP by just 146 votes (0.9 percentage points).