Candidate · P62 Sungai Siput (2008)
Samy Vellu a/l Sangalimuthu is documented in the records as the MIC/BN candidate for the Sungai Siput parliamentary constituency in nine consecutive Malaysian general elections from 1974 to 2008. He won eight of those contests, with his largest majority in 1995 and his narrowest in his debut 1974 victory, before losing the seat in 2008. The records contain no information on his policy positions, government appointments beyond the parliamentary candidacy, or any integrity, legal or financial matters.
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Contested 9 elections, won 8.
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE12 (2008) | P62 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 14,408 44.8% | 2nd of 3 |
| GE11 (2004) | P62 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 19,029 62.2% | Won by 10,349 |
| GE10 (1999) | P59 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 17,480 57.8% | Won by 5,259 |
| GE9 (1995) | P59 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 21,283 71.9% | Won by 15,610 |
| GE8 (1990) |
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| MIC · BN |
| 14,427 53.3% |
| Won by 1,763 |
| GE7 (1986) | P56 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 13,148 56.1% | Won by 4,436 |
| GE6 (1982) | P48 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 14,930 64.6% | Won by 7,897 |
| GE5 (1978) | P48 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 12,930 62.4% | Won by 5,141 |
| GE4 (1974) | P48 Sungai Siput | MIC · BN | 9,045 49.1% | Won by 644 |