The Bachok by-election was a parliamentary by-election that was held on 27 June 1964 in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The Bachok seat fell vacant following the death of its PMIP MP and former PMIP deputy president, Shafie Ahmad on 7 February 1968 due to road accident. He won the seat in 1964 Malaysian general election with a majority of 4,381 votes.
Abu Bakar Hamzah of PMIP, retained the seat, defeating Abdul Ghani Fikri Sulaiman of Alliance with an reduced majority of 3,239 votes.
Nomination
Prior nomination day, Nik Hussain Nik Zainal, former Parti Negara Kelantan chairmen denied he will be contesting the seat under Alliance banner.
On nomination day, two candidates were confirmed. Alliance nominated UMNO field publicity officer, Abdul Ghani Fikri Sulaiman. PMIP nominated PMIP central committee member, Abu Bakar Hamzah.
Results
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