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Military personnel, spouses begin early voting in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH: Early voting for the state election at SK Kem Terendak 2 proceeded smoothly today, with military personnel and their spouses arriving early to cast their ballots.

Military personnel, spouses begin early voting in Melaka

At SK Kem Terendak 2 in Alor Gajah, early voting for the state election commenced without incident today. Military personnel and their spouses were among the first to arrive, beginning their ballot casting process as early as 7am, an hour before the polling centre opened at 8am. The polling site, located within the school compound, saw voters lining up at their respective polling stations.

Election Commission officials were present to guide voters to their designated voting streams and to verify their names on the electoral roll at a designated counter. Canopies were erected outside the compound to serve as a waiting area for those waiting to vote. Meanwhile, EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun is scheduled to hold a press conference at SMK Kem Terendak at around 10:30am.

The total number of military personnel and their spouses eligible to vote early in the Melaka state election today stands at 9,769, comprising 7,868 military personnel and 1,901 spouses.

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