CAMERON POLLS | Polling day for the Cameron Highlandsby-election - which is expected to be the tightest contest since the Teluk Intan polls in 2014 - has finally arrived.
The polling stations throughout the constituency will open at 8am and will close at different times throughout the day due to logistics issues, according to the Election Commission.
The latest closing time for polling stations is at 5.30pm, after which Malaysiakini will feature live coverage of the results.
Follow Malaysiakini as we bring you live reports of polling day on the ground.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Police report filed over 'racist' banner
- I was in a rush – Manogaran apologises for shirt blunder
- Ramli: I don't want to fall into their trap
- BN, Harapan set up tents outside Betau polling station
- DAP flags appear in PAS stronghold
- MP objects to 'pondok panas'
- 'Voting process faster than GE14'
Voter turnout at 63pct as of 2pm
2.40pm: The Election Commission announces that the voter turnout is at 63 pecent as of 2pm. Some of the polling centres have been closed.
Following criticism from the opposition, EC chairperson Azhar Azizan Harun yesterday said this was practiced in previous polls as well and is done for logistical and safety reasons.
He also volunteered to resign if Malaysians are not satisfied with his performance or the conduct of the EC under his stewardship.
I was in a rush – Manogaran apologises for shirt blunder
1.30pm: SK Betau - M Manoragan admits that it was a mistake to wear a shirt with the Pakatan Harapan logo.
“It was my personal mistake. It was early in the morning and I was rushing. I immediately left the polling centre when the (EC) officer told me to,” he adds.
Manogaran, who was escorted out of the polling centre by EC officers, also denies Umno acting deputy president Ismail Sabri Yaakob's claim that Harapan no longer cares about following the law.
“No. We follow the law. This is my mistake. I am sorry,” he says.
-Mkini
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