Ulu Kinta — Malaysia General Election Results
Ulu Kinta was won by Chan Yoon Onn (PPP) at the GE03 (1969) general election, with a majority of 3,115 votes over Chin Foon. This page covers every general election in Ulu Kinta from GE01 (1959) to GE03 (1969).
Full Election History, GE01 (1959)–GE03 (1969)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE01 (1959) | Chan Swee Ho | PPP | 6,996 | 53.9% | Chan Kok Cheong (MCA) | 2,367 (18.2 pts) |
| GE02 (1964) | Chim Foon | MCA | 7,351 | 46.3% | Chan Swee Ho (PPP) | 1,006 (6.3 pts) |
| GE03 (1969) | Chan Yoon Onn | PPP | 10,706 | 58.5% | Chin Foon (MCA) | 3,115 (17.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE01 (1959)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Swee Ho | PPP | 6,996 | 53.9% |
| Chan Kok Cheong | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 4,629 | 35.7% |
| Yau Hoong Seh | Parti Rakyat (SF) | 1,347 | 10.4% |
GE02 (1964)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chim Foon | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,351 | 46.3% |
| Chan Swee Ho | PPP | 6,345 | 40.0% |
| Low Sin Yean | LPM (SF) | 2,172 | 13.7% |
GE03 (1969)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan Yoon Onn | PPP | 10,706 | 58.5% |
| Chin Foon | MCA (PERIKATAN) | 7,591 | 41.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Ulu Kinta has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE01 (1959). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PPP, MCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ulu Kinta in the GE03 (1969) general election?
Chan Yoon Onn (PPP) won Ulu Kinta in GE03 (1969) with 10,706 votes (58.5%), a majority of 3,115 votes over Chin Foon (MCA).
Which parties have won Ulu Kinta since GE01 (1959)?
Since GE01 (1959), Ulu Kinta has been won by: MCA, PPP.
What was the closest result in Ulu Kinta?
The closest result on record for Ulu Kinta was GE02 (1964), when MCA beat PPP by just 1,006 votes (6.3 percentage points).