Melaka poll dates in focus at special EC meeting today
MELAKA, Oct 7 — The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting today to discuss key dates and matte...
MELAKA — The Election Commission (EC) convened a special meeting today to deliberate on critical dates and aspects concerning the upcoming Melaka state election, held at a hotel on Jalan Bendahara, according to Bernama. The meeting, presided over by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, commenced at 10 am, leading to a subsequent media conference in the aftermath.
Announcements from the EC are anticipated regarding pivotal timelines for the Melaka polls, encompassing the issuance of the election writ, nomination and early voting schedules, the actual polling day, the campaign duration, and other necessary preparations for the electoral process. The dissolution of the Melaka Legislative Assembly, a significant prelude to the state election, was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh on September 22, effective September 23.
In the 2021 state polls, Barisan Nasional (BN) secured victory with 21 out of the 28 contested seats to form the state government, followed by Pakatan Harapan (PH) with five seats, and Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two.
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