Melaka polls: Clear skies expected on nomination morning

 

Election Commission staff member, Siti Shakira Yahya, preparaing for the nomination process for the Bukit Katil state seat at Dewan Tun Ali, Bukit Katil. Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Clear skies are expected across all three districts in Melaka tomorrow morning, coinciding with nomination day for the state election.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department's (MetMalaysia) website, Jasin, Alor Gajah and Melaka Tengah are expected to experience clear weather in the morning, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 24 degrees Celsius.

However, thunderstorms are forecast in Alor Gajah and Jasin in the afternoon, while Melaka Tengah is expected to remain clear.

As of tonight, 189 nomination forms had been purchased, with 45 prospective candidates having paid their deposits.

The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the Melaka state election, with nomination day tomorrow and early voting on Nov 10. - NST