Over 8,500 postal ballots distributed for Melaka election, EC reminds voters on secrecy rules
MELAKA, Nov 3 — The Election Commission (EC) yesterday issued 8,569 postal ballot papers to eligible vo...
On November 3, the Election Commission (EC) distributed 8,569 postal ballot papers for the 16th Melaka State Election. Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, EC secretary, explained that 8,041 ballots were issued to election officials, EC members, police and military personnel, and media practitioners under Category 1A. Another 433 ballots were allocated to Malaysians living abroad under Category 1B, and 95 ballots were distributed under Category 1C to officials from agencies or organizations approved by the EC who were unable to vote on polling day due to official duties.
The ballot papers were distributed in the presence of representatives from all contesting candidates, according to a statement from the EC. Khairul Shahril cautioned postal voters to accurately complete the Identity Declaration Form (Form 2) and keep their votes confidential, urging them not to share photographs of their ballot papers on social media.
Election day is scheduled for November 14, with early voting on November 10. For the most recent updates on the Melaka state election, visit the Bernama website at https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
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