[UPDATED] EC to hold special meeting on Oct 7 to set Melaka election date
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting on Oct 7 to discuss arrangements for the 16th Melaka election following the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
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The Election Commission (EC) is set to convene a special meeting on October 7 to determine the date for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the state legislative assembly. EC Secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus announced that the meeting, chaired by EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, will decide crucial dates and arrangements for the election.
The meeting will cover the issuance of the election writ, nomination day, polling day, and the electoral roll to be used. Additionally, preparations for the election will be discussed. A press conference will follow the meeting. On September 22, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the dissolution of the state assembly, which took effect the next day.
The 16th election for the 28-seat legislative assembly, whose term expires on December 27, will take place.
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