1962 Rantau Panjang by-election
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The Rantau Panjang by-election was a state assembly by-election that was held on 2 June 1962 in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The Rantau Panjang seat fell vacant following the death of its PMIP MLA Abdul Rahman Daud on 10 March 1962.[1] He won the seat in 1959 Malayan general election with a majority of 1,280 votes.
This is the first election since 1959 Malayan general election which PMIP wrest the state government from Alliance.[2] Ahmad Yatim of PMIP, retained the seat, defeating Nik Yusoff of Alliance with an increased majority of 2,530 votes.[3]
Nomination
[edit]On nomination day, two candidates were confirmed. Alliance renominated defeated candidate during 1959 Malayan general election, vice chairmen of UMNO Pasir Mas division, Nik Yusoff. PMIP nominated chairmen of Rantau Panjang PMIP division, Ahmad Yatim.[4]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | |
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| PMIP | Ahmad Yatim | 2,530 | |||
| Alliance | Nik Yusoff | 1,479 | |||
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| Registered electors | 5,250 | ||||
| Majority | 2,530 | ||||
| PMIP hold | Swing |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Incident mars election campaign". The Straits Times. 7 May 1962. p. 8. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Kelantan Test". The Straits Times. 26 May 1962. p. 8. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Alliance Setback". The Straits Times. 4 June 1962. p. 8. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "KELANTAN COME-BACK BY ALLIANCE? ANSWER TODAY". The Straits Times. 2 June 1962. p. 5. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
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