1983 Seremban by-election

1983 Seremban by-election Malaysia parliamentary no 1982 Malaysian general election 1982 1986 Malaysian general election 1986 P091 seat in the Dewan Rakyat 19 November 1983 DAP Chen Man Hin Democratic Action Party DAP 23,897 57.72% BN Rosie Teh MCA BN Barisan Nasional 17,504 42.28% MP Lee San Choon BN (MCA) Chen Man Hin DAP 21,236 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, Minister of Transport and Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) national president, Lee San Choon.Lee San Choon resigns as MP of Seremban 1983-10-11 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831011-1.1.13 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 13 enDatuk Lee decides to call it a day 1983-09-19 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19830919-1.2.42.2 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 13 en 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.DAP wins by-election 1983-11-20 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19831120-1.2.3.1 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 1 en The constituency had 60,899 voters.Signs emerge of backlash against MCA 1983-11-16 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19831116-1.2.48.1 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 13 enSacrificial lamb no match for DAP strongmen 1983-11-21 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831121-1.1.13 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 13 en Nomination DAP chairmen, Chen Man Hin challenged MCA leaders, acting president Neo Yee Pan and state assemblymen, Oh Her San to run.Let's race, DAP Chief challenges two top MCA man 1983-11-02 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831102-1.1.39 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 39 en PAS headquarters did not receive request from its state chapter to contest the by-election.Seremban polls may be a straight fight 1983-10-13 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831013-1.1.15 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 15 en On Nomination Day, Barisan Nasional nominated former Seremban Municipal councilor, Rosie Teh.MCA's choice for Seremban 1983-11-02 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831102-1.1.39 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 39 en Democratic Action Party renominated its chairmen and former Seremban MP, Chen Man Hin.National Front and DAP to fight for Seremban seat 1983-11-05 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831105-1.1.33 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 33 enMCA, DAP trade verbal blows 1983-11-09 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831109-1.1.22 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 22 enDr Chen to contest Seremban 1983-10-24 https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/page/straitstimes19831024-1.1.11 2025-02-27 The Straits Times 11 en Results Election result 1983 Malaysia 19 November 1983 yes Seremban (federal constituency) Seremban yes yes Upon the resignation of incumbent, Lee San Choon Democratic Action Party Chen Man Hin 23,897 57.72 6.79 Barisan Nasional Rosie Teh 17,504 42.28 6.79 Total valid votes 41,401 100.00 Total rejected ballots Unreturned ballots Turnout Registered electors 60,899 Majority 6,393 15.44 13.58 Democratic Action Party Barisan Nasional ? References Gopeng 1987 Gopeng by-election