Melaka polls: 3,332 police officers, including 299 traffic personnel, deployed to ensure smooth voting process

Melaka is preparing for the 16th state election with a significant deployment of 3,332 police officers and personnel to ensure a smooth voting process. Superintendent Muhammad Zaki Ramat of the Melaka Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department disclosed that among these officers, 299 are traffic personnel, including 130 reinforcements from other contingents and formations.

These personnel will be stationed in and around polling stations, focusing on areas with high voter turnout, such as the Kesidang constituency, which boasts over 50,000 voters, and Kota Laksamana and Ayer Keroh. Traffic monitoring will cover main roads and routes near polling stations in six constituencies where four-cornered contests are taking place.

Superintendent Zaki emphasized the importance of ensuring traffic flow, especially given Melaka's tendency to become congested during weekends due to tourists, voters with families, and party supporters. To facilitate smooth traffic movement, high-powered motorcycles have been provided by Bukit Aman for the use of traffic personnel.

Special teams have been formed to clear routes obstructed by accidents, guaranteeing that voters' journeys remain unaffected. The police are urging the public to plan their journeys in advance, follow traffic instructions, and avoid obstructing pathways. Additionally, priority should be given to the elderly and individuals with disabilities at polling centers.

Detailed coverage of the 16th Melaka state election can be found at https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.