Melaka polls: 31 early voting centres open at 8am
MELAKA, Nov 10 — Thirty-one early polling centres for the 16th Melaka State Election opened at 8am today to allow...
Melaka, on November 10, experienced the opening of 31 early voting centres at 8am for the 16th Melaka State Election. This allowed 12,531 security personnel and their spouses to cast their ballots. The Election Commission (EC) reported that this group consisted of 9,769 military personnel and spouses, alongside 2,762 police personnel.
The polling centres will remain open at various intervals - noon, 2pm, and 5pm - as per the schedule set by the EC. The state election was called after the Melaka State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on September 23, with the consent of the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Early voting took place on November 10, while the main polling day is set for November 14.
In total, 687,697 electors are eligible to participate in the state election. The race features Pakatan Harapan with 24 candidates, Barisan Nasional with 23, Parti Bersatu Malaysia with 16, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia with seven, Perikatan Nasional with five, Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia with one, and three Independents. In the 2021 Melaka State Election, Barisan Nasional secured 21 seats to form the government, while Pakatan Harapan won five seats and Perikatan Nasional two. For the most recent election updates, visit https://election.bernama.com/pm/melaka/2026/.
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