1983 Seremban by-election
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The Seremban by-election was a parliamentary by-election that was held on 19 November 1983 in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The Seremban seat fell vacant following the resignation of its member of parliament and Minister of Transport, Lee San Choon.[1][2] Lee won the seat in 1982 Malaysian general election against incumbent MP Chen Man Hin of Democratic Action Party with slim majority of 845.
Chen Man Hin wrest back the seat, defeating Rosie Teh of Barisan Nasional with a huge majority of 6,393 votes.[3] The constituency had 60,899 voters.[4][5]
Nomination
[edit]DAP chairmen, Chen Man Hin challenged MCA leaders, acting president Neo Yee Pan and state assemblymen, Oh Her San to run.[6] PAS headquarters did not receive request from its state chapter to contest the by-election.[7]
On Nomination Day, Barisan Nasional nominated former Seremban Municipal councilor, Rosie Teh.[8] Democratic Action Party renominated its chairmen and former Seremban MP, Chen Man Hin.[9][10][11]
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | |
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| DAP | Chen Man Hin | 23,897 | 57.72 |  6.79
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| BN | Rosie Teh | 17,504 | 42.28 |  6.79
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| Total valid votes | 41,401 | 100.00 | |||
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| Registered electors | 60,899 | ||||
| Majority | 6,393 | 15.44 | 13.58
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| DAP gain from BN | Swing | ?
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References
[edit]- ^ "Lee San Choon resigns as MP of Seremban". The Straits Times. 1983-10-11. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Datuk Lee decides to call it a day". The Straits Times. 1983-09-19. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "DAP wins by-election". The Straits Times. 1983-11-20. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Signs emerge of backlash against MCA". The Straits Times. 1983-11-16. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Sacrificial lamb no match for DAP strongmen". The Straits Times. 1983-11-21. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Let's race, DAP Chief challenges two top MCA man". The Straits Times. 1983-11-02. p. 39. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Seremban polls may be a straight fight". The Straits Times. 1983-10-13. p. 15. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "MCA's choice for Seremban". The Straits Times. 1983-11-02. p. 39. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "National Front and DAP to fight for Seremban seat". The Straits Times. 1983-11-05. p. 33. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "MCA, DAP trade verbal blows". The Straits Times. 1983-11-09. p. 22. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Dr Chen to contest Seremban". The Straits Times. 1983-10-24. p. 11. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
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