1967 Pasir Mas Hulu by-election

1967 Pasir Mas Hulu by-election

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P021 seat in Dewan Rakyat
Turnout	71.62%
First party Second party   PMIP All Candidate Tengku Zaid Tengku Ahmad Hussein Ahmad Party PMIP UMNO Alliance Alliance Popular vote 9,733 6,931 Percentage 58.41 41.59
MP before election Abdul Samad Gul Ahmad Mianji PMIP Elected MP Tengku Zaid Tengku Ahmad PMIP

The Pasir Mas Hulu by-election was a parliamentary by-election that was held on 19 August 1967 in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The Pasir Mas Hulu seat fell vacant following its PMIP MP Abdul Samad Gul Ahmad Mianji being axed to death on 3 July 1967. ^{[1] [2]} He won the seat in 1964 Malaysian general election with a majority of 4,361 votes. ^[3]

Tengku Zaid Tengku Ahmad of PMIP, retained the seat, defeating Hussein Ahmad of Alliance with a reduced majority of 2,802 votes. ^[4]

Nomination

Initially, UMNO indicate the party may not contest the by-election due to the unpleasant and tragic death of the incumbent. ^[5]

On nomination day, two candidates were confirmed. Alliance renominated their candidate during 1964 Malaysian general election, secretary and Youth leader of UMNO Pasir Mas, Hussein Ahmad. PMIP nominated former Major of the Royal Malay Regiment, Tengku Zaid Tengku Ahmad. ^[6]

Campaign

Throughout the campaign, Alliance accused PMIP of using Sultan of Kelantan name during campaigning. ^[7] PMIP denied the accusation eventhough their candidate is a member of Kelantan royal family. ^[8]

Results

Malaysian general by-election, 19 August 1967: Pasir Mas Hulu
Upon the death of incumbent, Abdul Samad Gul Ahmad Mianji

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	∆%
	PMIP	Tengku Zaid Tengku Ahmad	9,733	58.41	5.79
	Alliance	Hussein Ahmad	6,931	41.59	5.79
Total valid votes			16,664	100.00
Total rejected ballots			252
Unreturned ballots			0
Turnout			16,916	71.62	5.60
Registered electors			23,618
Majority			2,802	16.82	11.58
	PMIP hold		Swing

References

1. "MP slain by man armed with axe". The Straits Times . 4 July 1967. p. 1. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
2. "Record polling likely in key election". The Straits Times . 19 August 1967. p. 1. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
3. "THE KELANTAN TEST". The Straits Times . 19 July 1967. p. 11. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
4. "PMIP WINS PASIR MAS HULU SEAT". The Straits Times . 21 August 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
5. "Umno may not contest Pasir Mas by-election next month". The Straits Times . 14 July 1967. p. 5. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
6. "Ex-army officer opposes Alliance at poll". The Straits Times . 25 July 1967. p. 16. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
7. "Our chances in polls very bright, says Razak". The Straits Times . 16 August 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
8. "ASRI DENIES USE OF ROYAL NAME". The Straits Times . 17 August 1967. p. 20. Retrieved 7 March 2025.