STATE ASSEMBLY BY-ELECTION 1965

Merely a month before Singapore's separation from Malaysia and independence, UPP chief and sole Assembly Member Ong Eng Guan resigned his seat and retired from politics. This last state election became a straight fight between the two main parties of PAP and BS, which the former triumphed.

Nomination day: 30 June 1965 [Wed]
Polling day: 10 July 1965 [Sat]

Total voters: 11,837
Total voter turnout: 10,858 (91.7%)

Election deposit: $500