Geylang Constituency
The name Geylang Constituency evokes different emotions and opinions in people. From admiration and respect to rejection and indifference, Geylang Constituency has been a source of debate and interest over time. In this article, we will explore the different facets and perspectives related to Geylang Constituency, from its origin and meaning to its relevance today. Through detailed analysis, we seek to shed light on this topic and provide a complete and objective view that invites reflection and understanding.
| Geylang | |
|---|---|
| Former constituency for the Legislative Assembly of Singapore | |
| Electorate | 16,604 |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 1955 |
| Abolished | 1959 |
| Created from | Katong |
| Replaced by | |
Geylang was a constituency of the Legislative Assembly of Singapore. It came into existence in 1955[1] by the delimiting of the preceding Katong Constituency of the Legislative Council. The constituency was split into Geylang East and Geylang West at the next election, in 1959.
Member of the Legislative Assembly
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Mak Pak Shee | LF | |
Electoral results
Note: The Elections Department does not include rejected votes when calculating the vote shares of candidates. Hence, all candidates' vote shares will total to 100% at any given election (may not appear so in multi-way contests due to rounding).
Elections in 1950s
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF | Mak Pak Shee | 2,756 | 41.18 | |
| Independent | Goh Hood Kiat | 1,386 | 20.71 | |
| Labour Party | Lee Yong Min | 1,325 | 19.80 | |
| DP | Lam Joon Chong | 1,226 | 18.31 | |
| Majority | 1,370 | 20.47 | ||
| Registered electors | 16,604 | |||
| Total valid votes | 6,693 | 98.70 | ||
| Rejected ballots | 88 | 1.30 | ||
| Turnout | 6,781 | 40.84 | ||
| LF win (new seat) | ||||
Historical maps
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1955 General Election
References
- ^ a b "ELD | 1955 Legislative Assembly General Election Results". www.eld.gov.sg.
- ^ "Singapore Legislative Assembly General Election 1955 > Geylang". Singapore-elections.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
