Melaka Polls: Voter turnout at 27% as of 11am, says EC

 

Last Updated: 20/11/2021 12:26

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20/11/2021 12:26

BN's Bandar Hilir candidate Lee Kah Sean showing his inked finger after voting at SMK Cina Melaka. Lee will be facing Mak Chee Kin (Independent), Leng Chau Yen (Pakatan Harapan) and Clarice Chan Ming Wang (Perikatan Nasional) in the polls.

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BN’s Kota Laksamana candidate Benjamin Low Chin Hong showing his inked finger after casting his ballot at SK AGAMA (JAIM) Ayer Keroh. Low will be facing Low Chee Leong from Pakatan and Perikatan’s Karen Fong Khai Ling in a three-cornered battle in the constituency of 28,777 voters.

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An EC worker guiding a voter at the SK Ramuan China Besar polling station near Masjid Tanah.The Melaka state polls are being held under strict Covid-19 safety measures.

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BN’s MCA candidate for Kesidang, Leong Hui Ying, casting her vote SK Batu Berendam 2.

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27% voter turnout as of 11am, says the Election Commission

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Barisan's Bemban candidate Datuk Koh Chin Han cast his vote at SK Seri Bemban. In Bemban, there will be a five-cornered five involving Koh, Perikatan Nasional’s Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub, Pakatan Harapan’s Datuk Tey Kok Kiew and Independents Azmi Kamis and Ng Choon Koon.

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BN’s MCA candidate for Ayer Keroh, Yong Fun Juan, showing his inked finger after casting his ballot at Sekolah Rendah Agama Ayer Keroh.

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17% voter turnout as of 10am, says the Election Commission

MELAKA: The polls have opened for the 15th Melaka state election amidst the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday (Nov 20).

Sunny weather awaits some 476,037 eligible voters who will cast their votes starting from 8am across 217 polling district centres in 28 state seats.

Melaka voters will decide today the fate of the 112 candidates vying for the seats.

The state election is witnessing a battle of the behemoths with political powerhouses Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan fielding candidates in all 28 state seats.

The Election Commission has outlined a Covid-19 prevention guide during the whole voting process to ensure the safety of the people can be protected.

Voters are required to wear face masks, undergo body temperature checks, use hand sanitisers and practise physical distancing.

Early voting on Nov 16 saw an 89.9% turnout, with 10,390 voters, consisting of police, military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.

Voters can cast their vote between 8am to 5.30pm but the Election Commission has cautioned them to not wait until the last minute to so.

The election is being held following the dissolution of the state assembly after four assemblymen, withdrew their support for former chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. - Star