Jalan Besar Single Member Constituency

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Not to be confused with the modern (Post 1990s) era ward with a similar name called Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency where it was led by the ex-minister Lee Boon Yang which consists of several surrounding towns such as Kolam Ayer and at some point of time, Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng as well as Whampoa etc. .

Jalan Besar Single Member Constituency (Traditional Chinese: 惹蘭勿剎單選區;Simplified Chinese: 惹兰勿刹单选区) is a defunct Single Member Constituency within Jalan Besar, Singapore. It was there since 1959 to 1988.

Members of Parliament

Constituency absorbed into Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency. It was also part of Moulmein-Kallang GRC in 2011 to 2015.

Candidates and Results

Elections in 1980s

General Election 1984: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Lee Boon Yang 9,236 64.43
WP Ananthan Balakrishnan 5,100 35.57
Turnout 14,808 91.9
PAP hold Swing
General Election 1980: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng Walkover
Turnout 15,058
PAP hold Swing

Elections in 1970s

General Election 1976: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng Walkover
Turnout 14,933
PAP hold Swing
General Election 1972: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng 7,794 83.86
United National Front Johnnie Ng 1,500 16.14
Turnout 9,514 92.3
PAP hold Swing

Elections in 1960s

General Election 1968: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng Walkover
Turnout 11,400
PAP hold Swing
General Election 1963: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng 6,686 51.87 -10.61
BS Ng Ngeong Yew 5,172 40.12 +40.12
UPP Yong Wan Kit 1,033 8.01 +8.01
Turnout 13,092 95.1 +6.5
PAP hold Swing -10.61

Elections in 1950s

General Election 1959: Jalan Besar
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PAP Chan Chee Seng 7,600 62.48
SPA Wong Yew Hon 2,573 21.15
LSP Lo Ka Fat 1,488 12.23
LF See Eng Kiat 503 4.14
Turnout 12,297 88.6
PAP win (new seat)

See also

References