1962 Lipis by-election
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The Lipis by-election is a parliamentary by-election that was held on 20 October 1962 in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. The Lipis seat fell vacant following the death of its member of parliament Mr. Mohamed Sulong Mohd. Ali of Alliance. He won the seat in 1959 Malayan general election with 7,878 majority.[1][2]
Abdul Razak Hussin of Alliance, won the by election, defeating Nazar Nong of SF and Hussain Hijau of PMIP with an increased majority of 8,493 votes. The constituency had 25,856 voters.[3]
Nomination
Alliance nominated Pahang State Supervisor of Adult Education, Abdul Razak Hussin. SF nominated Selangor State Assemblymen, Nazar Nong while PMIP nominated party commisioner for West Pahang, Hussain Hijau.[4]
Razak and Nazar were both cousins and descendants of Pahang Malay warrrior who fought against British.[5]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | |
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Alliance | Abdul Razak Hussin | 12,191 | 63.98 | ![]() | |
Socialist Front | Mohamed Nazar Nong | 3,698 | 19.40 | ![]() | |
PMIP | Hussain Hijau | 3,166 | 16.62 | ![]() | |
Total valid votes | 19,055 | 100.00 | |||
Total rejected ballots | 322 | ||||
Unreturned ballots | 0 | ||||
Turnout | 19,377 | 74.94 | ![]() | ||
Registered electors | 25,856 | ||||
Majority | 8,493 | 44.58 | ![]() | ||
Alliance hold | Swing |
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References
- ^ "Mr. Ooi finds boost for the Socialists in Lipis poll". The Straits Times. 1962-10-23. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "Pattern of by-elections". The Straits Times. 1962-10-07. p. 10. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "ALLIANCE WINS". The Straits Times. 1962-10-22. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "3-party fight for seat at Lipis". The Straits Times. 1962-09-21. p. 18. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "Lipis goes to polls today". The Straits Times. 1962-10-20. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-02-18.