1996 Lipis by-election

Election in Malaysia 1996 Lipis by-election Malaysia by-election no 1995 Malaysian general election 1995 1999 Malaysian general election 1999 Lipis seat in the Dewan Rakyat Not contested (scheduled on 27 January 1996) BN Amihamzah Ahmad BN (UMNO) N/A N/A Lipis MP Elected Lipis MP Abu Dahari Osman BN (UMNO) Amihamzah Ahmad BN (UMNO) The 1996 Lipis by-election is a by-election for the Dewan Rakyat federal seat of Lipis, Malaysia that were scheduled to be held on 27 January 1996. It was called following the death of the incumbent, Abu Dahari Osman on 29 December 1995.Penyelaras Dun Cheka https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=586287744344023&id=100088884070059&set=a.104636179175851 www.facebook.com 22 March 2025 29 December 2024[self-published] Background Abu Dahari Osman, a candidate from Barisan Nasional (BN), were elected to the Parliament of Malaysia federal seat of Lipis at the 1995 Malaysian general election, defeating Ahmad Shabery Cheek from Semangat 46.Bernama Bernama AMIHAMZAH CALON BN BAGI PILIHAN RAYA KECIL LIPIS http://lib.perdana.org.my/PLF/Digital_Content/Prominent_Leaders/Mahathir/News_1968-2004/1996-1998/1996aj/amihamzah%20calon%20bn%20bagi%20pilihan.pdf lib.perdana.org.my 22 March 2025 11 January 1996 ms He were a member of United Malays National Organization (UMNO). On 29 December 1995, Abu Dahari died because of colon cancer. His death means that his Lipis federal seat were vacated, and necessitates for by-election for the seat to be held, as the seat were vacated more that 2 years before the expiry of Malaysian parliament current terms. Election Commission of Malaysia announced that the by-election for the seat will be held on 27 January 1996, with 15 January 1996 set as the nomination day. Nomination and campaign On 11 January 1996, BN nominated Amihamzah Ahmad, the UMNO Kuala Lipis division treasurer, and UMNO member since 1975. He previously was an Assistant Secretary to the Minister Of Entrepreneur Development before retiring in June 1995. On the nomination day 15 February 1996, Amihamzah from BN and an independent candidate, Selvarajoo s/o Kalliannan handed their nomination papers.Bernama Bernama KEMENANGAN TANPA BERTANDING BUKTI PEMBANGKANG TIADA ISU http://lib.perdana.org.my/PLF/Digital_Content/Prominent_Leaders/Mahathir/News_1968-2004/1996-1998/1996ko/kemenangan%20tanpa%20bertanding.pdf lib.perdana.org.my 22 March 2025 ms 15 January 1996 However minutes before nomination closed, Selvarajoo retracted his nomination papers and announced his support to Amihamzah, leaving Amihamzah declared by SPR as the winner of Lipis seat unopposed.FRONT RETAINS SEAT https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19960116-1.2.27.1.1 22 March 2025 The Straits Times 16 January 1996 16 Timeline The key dates are listed below. DateEventIssue of the Writ of Election15 January 1996Nomination Day15–26 January 1996Campaigning PeriodEarly polling day for postal and overseas voters27 January 1996Polling Day Results Election result 1996 Malaysia 27 January 1996 yes Lipis (federal constituency) Lipis yes yes Upon the death of incumbent, Abu Dahari Osman On the nomination day, Amihamzah Ahmad won uncontested. Barisan Nasional Amihamzah Ahmad Total valid votes 100.00 Total rejected ballots Unreturned ballots Turnout Registered electors Majority Barisan Nasional Previous results Malaysia 1995 Lipis (federal constituency) Lipis yes yes Barisan Nasional Abu Dahari Osman 18,507 68.80 11.16 Parti Melayu Semangat 46 Ahd Shabery Cheek 8,394 31.20 11.16 Total valid votes 26,901 100.00 Total rejected ballots 1,859 Unreturned ballots 251 Turnout 29,011 68.49 1.88 Registered electors 42,358 Majority 10,113 37.60 22.32 Barisan Nasional Aftermath Amihamzah took his oath as the new MP for Lipis 26 March 1996, in front of the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Zahir Ismail.ANGGOTA PARLIMEN LIPIS ANGKAT SUMPAH http://lib.perdana.org.my/PLF/Digital_Content/Prominent_Leaders/Mahathir/News_1968-2004/1996-1998/1996aj/anggota%20parlimen%20lipis.pdf 22 March 2025 26 March 1996 ms Bernama Bernama Notes References Malaysia Politics Category:By-elections in Malaysia Category:Elections in Pahang