1962 Lipis by-election
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20 October 1962
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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 in the Federation of Malaya. 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]
