2014 Bukit Gelugor by-election

Election in Malaysia 2014 Bukit Gelugor by-election Malaysia by-election no 2013 Malaysian general election 2013 2018 Malaysian general election 2018 Bukit Gelugor seat in the Dewan Rakyat 25 May 2014 DAP Ramkarpal Singh DAP PR 41,242 89.95% PCM Huan Cheng Guan PCM 3,583 7.81% IND Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohamed Nabi Abdul Satha Independent 799 1.74% IND Abu Backer Sidek Mohammad Zan Independent 225 0.49% MP Elected MP Karpal Singh DAP Ramkarpal Singh DAP A by-election was held for the Dewan Rakyat parliamentary seat of Bukit Gelugor on 25 May 2014 following the nomination day on 12 May 2014.The Malaysian Insider Bukit Gelugor by-election set for May 25, nominations May 12, says polls body 24 April 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/bukit-gelugor-by-election-set-for-may-25-nominations-may-12-says-polls-body https://web.archive.org/web/20140424133624/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/bukit-gelugor-by-election-set-for-may-25-nominations-may-12-says-polls-body# 2014-04-24 dead The seat fell vacant after the passing of the incumbent MP, Karpal Singh in a motor accident near Kampar, Perak on 17 April 2014.The Malaysian Insider Karpal Singh dies in road accident, son injured 17 April 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/karpal-singh-dies-in-road-accidentt https://web.archive.org/web/20140419032437/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/karpal-singh-dies-in-road-accidentt# 2014-04-19 deadNew Straits Times Karpal Singh's Death: Bukit Gelugor MP killed in crash, son injured 17 April 2014 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/font-color-red-karpal-singh-s-death-font-bukit-gelugor-mp-killed-in-crash-son-injured-1.570474 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140417165019/http://www.nst.com.my/latest/font-color-red-karpal-singh-s-death-font-bukit-gelugor-mp-killed-in-crash-son-injured-1.570474 2014-04-17 Background Karpal hailed from the Democratic Action Party, a component party of Pakatan Rakyat.The Star Karpal Singh: One and only Tiger 17 April 2014 https://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/04/17/karpal-singh-one-and-only-tiger/ A political and legal veteran, he served in the Parliament since 1978 (except for a brief period) and as the chairman of the DAP from 2004 until 2014. He won by a majority of 41,778 votes against Barisan Nasional (Malaysian Chinese Association) candidate Teh Beng Yeam in the 2013 general election.The Malay Mail Karpal's Bukit Gelugor seat will stay DAP's, analysts say 24 April 2014 http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/karpals-bukit-gelugor-seat-will-stay-daps-analysts-sayhttp://undi.info/penang/p/P51 Undi.info 2014-04-17 2014-04-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20140419012316/http://undi.info/penang/p/P51 dead Nominations and campaign The DAP fielded Ramkarpal Singh, Karpal's son and a lawyer.The Malaysian Insider Ramkarpal to defend dad's Bukit Gelugor seat 10 May 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/ramkarpal-to-defend-dads-seat https://web.archive.org/web/20140513174703/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/ramkarpal-to-defend-dads-seat# 2014-05-13 dead Hours after Ramkarpal's candidacy was announced, MCA decided to defer from contesting the by-election thus leaving BN with no candidate in the by-election.Malaysiakini MCA to stay clear of Bukit Gelugor rumble 10 May 2014 https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/262413The Malaysian Insider Bukit Gelugor by-election will only spell humiliating defeat for MCA, say analysts 12 May 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/bukit-gelugor-by-election-would-only-spell-humiliating-defeat-for-mca-say-a https://web.archive.org/web/20140515025627/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/bukit-gelugor-by-election-would-only-spell-humiliating-defeat-for-mca-say-a# 2014-05-15 dead BN chief and Prime Minister Najib Razak indicated that BN would instead throw support on other candidates. Parti Cinta Malaysia vice-president and former BN MP for Batu Kawan Huan Cheng Guan contested in the by-election along with two independents Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohamed Abdul Sathar and Abu Backer Sidek Mohammad Zan.The Malaysian Insider In Barisan's absence, DAP can expect easy win in Bukit Gelugor 12 May 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/with-barisans-absence-dap-can-expect-easy-win-in-bukit-gelugor https://web.archive.org/web/20140513171601/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/with-barisans-absence-dap-can-expect-easy-win-in-bukit-gelugor# 2014-05-13 dead Abu Backer withdrew a day before the by-election, although his decision was not recognized by the Electoral Commission.Free Malaysia Today Never-ending drama from Abu Backer 24 May 2014 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/05/24/never-ending-drama-from-abu-backer The number of eligible voters in this constituency was 82,431. Results Ramkarpal Singh won the by-election with a majority of 37,659 votes compared to his nearest challenger. The other three candidates lost their deposit after failing to receive at least one-eighth of the votes. The turnout in the by-election is 30% lower compared to the turnout in the 2013 general election.The Malaysian Insider It's official… Ramkarpal wins Bukit Gelugor, challengers lose their deposit 25 May 2014 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/election-commission-declares-ramkarpal-winner-in-bukit-gelugor https://web.archive.org/web/20140527203001/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/election-commission-declares-ramkarpal-winner-in-bukit-gelugor# 2014-05-27 deadFree Malaysia Today Ramkarpal falls short of dad's majority 25 May 2014 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/05/25/ramkarpal-falls-short-of-dads-majority/ 25 May 2014 25 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140525200621/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/05/25/ramkarpal-falls-short-of-dads-majority/ deadMalaysiakini zh:行动党3万7千多数票守土蓝卡巴：国会，我来了！ 25 May 2014 https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/263833 zh Malaysia 25 May 2014 yes Bukit Gelugor (federal constituency) Bukit Gelugor yes yes Upon the death of incumbent, Karpal Singh Democratic Action Party Ramkarpal Singh Karpal Singh 41,242 89.95 + 9.44 Love Malaysia Party Huan Cheng Guan 3,583 7.81 + 7.81 Independent politician Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohamed Nabi Abdul Sathar 799 1.74 + 1.74 Independent politician Abu Backer Sidek Mohammad Zan 225 0.49 + 0.49 Total valid votes 45,849 100.00 Total rejected ballots 539 Unreturned ballots 50 Turnout 46,438 56.34 Registered electors 82,431 Majority 37,659 82.14 Democratic Action Party http://www.spr.gov.my/ms/pilihan-raya-kecil-p051-bukit-gelugor Pilihan Raya Kecil P.051 Bukit Gelugor Election Commission of Malaysia 2018-09-19 http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my/outputp/pub_20140514_P.U.%20%28B%29%20215_NOTIS%20PILIHAN%20RAYA%20YANG%20DIPERTANDINGKAN%20P%20051%20BUKIT%20GELUGOR.pdf Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election - By-election of the Dewan Rakyat of P.051 Bukit Gelugor for the State of Penang [P.U. (B) 215/2014] 14 May 2014 Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia 2018-09-19June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my/outputp/pub_20140528_P.U.%20(B)%20250%20Bukit%20Gelugor.pdf P. U. (B) 250/2014 Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statement of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes for the By-election of P.051 Bukit Gelugor Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia 28 May 2014 2016-05-10June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes References Category:2014 elections in Malaysia 2014 Bukit Gelugor by-election Category:Elections in Penang