Over 8,500 postal ballots distributed for Melaka election, EC reminds voters on secrecy rules

The Election Commission (EC) has distributed 8,569 postal ballot papers for the 16th Melaka State Election. Out of these, 8,041 were given to election officials, EC members and officers, police, military personnel, and media practitioners who applied under Category 1A. Another 433 postal ballot papers were issued to Malaysians living abroad under Category 1B, and 95 were given under Category 1C to officials from agencies or organizations approved by the EC who couldn't vote on polling day due to official duties.

The EC secretary, Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, ensured that the postal ballot papers were distributed in the presence of representatives of all contesting candidates. He reminded postal voters to accurately complete their Identity Declaration Form (Form 2) and return the ballot papers to their respective constituency returning officers by 5 pm on polling day, which is Nov 14.

Additionally, Khairul emphasized the importance of maintaining the secrecy of the vote. Postal voters were advised not to take photographs of their postal ballot papers or share them on social media. Polling day is set for Nov 14, with early voting taking place on Nov 10. For the latest updates on the 16th Melaka state election, one can visit the official Bernama election website.