It was the third national-wide election held in Malaya since the end of World War II.

In the election, the Alliance Party – later Barisan Nasional – emerged as the victor.

The coalition won 74 out of 104 seats in the Dewan Rakyat with only 52% of the total vote.

The 71% majority allowed Alliance Party to form a government as sanctioned by the constitution of Malaya.

As a result, PAS took over the administration of Terengganu and Kelantan but served only 2 terms before being retaken by Alliance.