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]
