1978 United Malays National Organisation leadership election

1978 United Malays National Organisation leadership election

15 September 1978

Candidate Hussein Onn Sulaiman Ahmad "Palestin" Popular vote 898 250

Acting President of UMNO before election Hussein Onn President of UMNO Hussein Onn

A leadership election was held by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party on 15 September 1978. It was won by incumbent Prime Minister and acting President of UMNO, Hussein Onn.

Supreme Council election results

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Permanent Chairman

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Deputy Permanent Chairman

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President

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Hussein Onn	898 votes
Sulaiman Ahmad "Palestin"	250 votes	1

Deputy President

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Vice Presidents

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Supreme Council Members

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See also

• 1982 Malaysian general election
• Second Hussein cabinet