Tanjong Aru — Malaysia General Election Results
Tanjong Aru was won by Yee Moh Chai (PBS) at the GE10 (1999) general election, with a majority of 545 votes over Philip Yong Chiew Lip. This page covers every general election in Tanjong Aru from GE07 (1986) to GE10 (1999).
Full Election History, GE07 (1986)–GE10 (1999)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE07 (1986) | Hsing Yin Shean (Yick Yin) | DAP | 5,981 | 54.3% | Chong Eng Leong (PBS) | 1,513 (13.7 pts) |
| GE08 (1990) | Joseph Wun | PBS | 8,504 | 51.5% | Jabar (Independent) | 3,817 (23.1 pts) |
| GE09 (1995) | Yee Moh Chai | PBS | 10,306 | 44.4% | Joseph Vun Shin Choi (SAPP) | 1,518 (6.5 pts) |
| GE10 (1999) | Yee Moh Chai | PBS | 11,826 | 50.0% | Philip Yong Chiew Lip (SAPP) | 545 (2.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hsing Yin Shean (Yick Yin) | DAP | 5,981 | 54.3% |
| Chong Eng Leong | PBS (BN) | 4,468 | 40.5% |
| Charles Fung Yun Fatt | Berjaya | 572 | 5.2% |
GE08 (1990)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wun | PBS (GR) | 8,504 | 51.5% |
| Jabar | Independent | 4,687 | 28.4% |
| Hsing Yin Shean (Yick Yin) | DAP (GR) | 2,507 | 15.2% |
| Pandikar Amin bin Mulia | AKAR | 763 | 4.6% |
| Charles Tulis (Mohd. Salleh) | Independent | 37 | 0.2% |
GE09 (1995)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yee Moh Chai | PBS (GR) | 10,306 | 44.4% |
| Joseph Vun Shin Choi | SAPP (BN) | 8,788 | 37.8% |
| Fung Ket Wing | DAP (GR) | 4,142 | 17.8% |
GE10 (1999)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yee Moh Chai | PBS | 11,826 | 50.0% |
| Philip Yong Chiew Lip | SAPP (BN) | 11,281 | 47.7% |
| Oh Choo Hong | DAP (BA) | 534 | 2.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Tanjong Aru has been contested at 4 general elections on record since GE07 (1986). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DAP, PBS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tanjong Aru in the GE10 (1999) general election?
Yee Moh Chai (PBS) won Tanjong Aru in GE10 (1999) with 11,826 votes (50.0%), a majority of 545 votes over Philip Yong Chiew Lip (SAPP).
Which parties have won Tanjong Aru since GE07 (1986)?
Since GE07 (1986), Tanjong Aru has been won by: DAP, PBS.
What was the closest result in Tanjong Aru?
The closest result on record for Tanjong Aru was GE10 (1999), when PBS beat SAPP by just 545 votes (2.3 percentage points).