The Bachok Utara by-election was a state assembly by-election that was held on 7 April 1968 in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The Bachok Utara seat fell vacant following the death of its PMIP MLA Shafie Ahmad on 7th February 1968 due to stroke.[1][2] He won the seat in 1964 Malaysian general election with a majority of 1,724 votes.

Mohammed Nor of PMIP, retained the seat, defeating Ismail Mamat of Alliance with an reduced majority of 473 votes.[3]

Nomination

On nomination day, two candidates were confirmed. Alliance nominated religious teacher, Ismail Mamat. PMIP nominated businessman, Mohammed Nor.

Results

Malaysian general by-election, 7 April 1968: Bachok Utara
Upon the death of incumbent, Shafie Ahmad
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
PMIP Mohammed Nor 4,470 55.11
Alliance Ismail Mamat 3,997 49.28
Total valid votes 7,950 98.01
Total rejected ballots 161 1.98
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 8,111 74.00
Registered electors 10,961
Majority 473
PMIP hold Swing


References

  1. ^ "Wakil Ra'ayat Kelantan di-kebumikan". Berita Harian (in Malay). 10 February 1968. p. 5. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  2. ^ "60% turn-out at Bachok by-election". The Straits Times. 7 April 1968. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Victory, but majority cut for PMIP". The Straits Times. 8 April 1968. p. 11. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Bachok_Utara_by-election
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