1965 Rahang by-election
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The Rahang by-election was a state assembly by-election that was held on 11 December 1965 in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The Rahang seat fell vacant following the death of its MCA MLA Mr. Han Hiu Fong, which won the seat in 1964 Malaysian general election.
Independent politician Chen Man Hin, won the by election, defeating Lan Kok Kwan of Alliance and Yim Chee Chong of Socialist Front with a majority of 1,538 votes.[1]
On nomination day, three candidates were confirmed. Alliance nominated MCA candidate, Lan Kok Kwan. Socialist Front nominated Negeri Sembilan LPM secretary, Yim Chee Chong and yet to be registered Democratic Action Party candidate, standing in as Independent politician, Chen Man Hin.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆%[3] | |
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| Independent | Chen Man Hin | 3,576 | NA | ||
| Alliance | Lan Kok Kwan | 2,038 | NA | ||
| Socialist Front | Yim Chee Chong | 1,231 | NA | ||
| Total valid votes | 6,845 | NA | |||
| Total rejected ballots | 69 | NA | |||
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | ||||
| Turnout | NA | NA | |||
| Registered electors | 9,965[4] | ||||
| Majority | 1,538 | NA | NA | ||
| Independent gain | Swing | {{{3}}} | |||
References
- ↑ "DR. CHEN WINS". The Straits Times. 12 December 1965. p. 1. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ "THREE LIKELY TO CONTEST RAHANG BY-ELECTION". The Straits Times. 9 November 1965. p. 6. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ "The mystery of the missing voters". The Straits Times. p. 7. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ↑ "森州拉坑區議員補選曾敏興醫生當選得票三千五百餘". Nanyang Siang Pau (in Chinese). p. 9. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
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