1965 Ayer Itam by-election

February 2025 1965 Ayer Itam by-election Penang Flag_of_Penang_(1957–1965).svg by-election no 1964 Malaysian state election 1964 1969 Malaysian state election 1969 Ayer Itam seat in Penang State Legislative Assembly 7 November 1965 SF Lim Kean Siew Malayan Peoples' Socialist Front Lab SF 2,836 35.35% All David Choong MCA Alliance Alliance Party (Malaysia) 2,463 30.70% UDP Tan Gim Hwa UDP United Democratic Party (Malaysia) 2,683 33.44% MLA Chor Sin Kheng Alliance (MCA) Lim Kean Siew SF (Labour) 8,023 The Ayer Itam by-election was a state assembly by-election that was held on 7 November 1965 in the state of Penang, Malaysia.All Parties Confident of Winning Penang By-Election 1965-11-06 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651106-1.2.10 2025-02-13 The Straits Times 1 en The Ayer Itam seat fell vacant following the death of its MCA MLA Mr. Chor Sin Kheng Chor won the seat in 1964 Malaysian general election. Lim Kean Siew of Socialist Front, won the by election, defeating David Choong of Alliance and Tan Gim Hwa of UDP with a slim majority of 153 votes. Turnover tax and language issues to blame Chit Thye Gunn 1965-11-08 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651108-1.2.70 2025-02-13 The Straits Times 11 en Nomination Prior nomination, Socialist Front have difficulty in finding a willing candidate. Lim Kean Siew initially declined to work pressure. Other possible nominees is party Publicity Chairmen, Ooi Thiam Siew and Mayor of Penang Island, Choy Chooi Yew.By-election: Front still looking for a candidate 1965-10-11 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651011-1.2.59 2025-02-17 The New Straits Times 8 en On nomination day, three candidates were confirmed. Alliance nominated MCA Youth national vice-chairmen, David Choong. Socialist Front nominated its Secretary General, Lim Kean Siew.Ayer Itam by-election: Lim changes his mind 1965-10-12 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651012-1.2.95 2025-02-17 The New Straits Times 13 en UDP nominated accountant, Tan Gim Hwa.A 3-Cornered Battle for Ayer Itam 1965-10-13 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651013-1.2.94 2025-02-13 The Straits Times 13 en Results Malaysia 7 November 1965 yes Ayer Itam (Penang state constituency) Ayer Itam yes yes Upon the death of incumbent, Chor Sin KhengStop Press 1965-11-07 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19651107-1.2.20 2025-02-13 The Straits Times 1 en Malayan Peoples' Socialist Front Lim Kean Siew 2,836 35.35 Alliance Party (Malaysia) David Choong 2,463 30.70 United Democratic Party (Malaysia) Tan Gim Hwa 2,683 33.44 Total valid votes 7,982 99.49 Total rejected ballots 41 0.51 Unreturned ballots 0 Turnout 8,023 78.37 Registered electors 10,237 Majority 153 NA NA Malayan Peoples' Socialist Front References Pengkalan Kota 1980 Pengkalan Kota by-election