Candidate · P38 Bukit Mertajam (1978)
Tan Cheng Bee is documented as a five-time election candidate, winning four consecutive contests from 1959 to 1974 before losing a 1978 bid as an Independent. The records show her political movement from MCA/PERIKATAN in Bagan to MCA/BN in Bukit Mertajam, then a departure from her party to contest as an Independent. The records contain no information on her policy positions, delivery as a representative, or any legal or financial matters.
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Contested 5 elections, won 4.
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE5 (1978) | P38 Bukit Mertajam | BEBAS | 4,082 12.7% | 4th of 5 |
| GE4 (1974) | P38 Bukit Mertajam | MCA · BN | 14,285 61.8% | Won by 9,187 |
| GE3 (1969) | P31 Bagan | MCA · PERIKATAN | — | Won unopposed |
| GE2 (1964) | P31 Bagan | MCA · PERIKATAN | 8,925 51.5% | Won by 2,361 |
| GE1 (1959) | P31 Bagan |
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| MCA · PERIKATAN |
| 3,945 34.8% |
| Won by 163 |