EC expects first Melaka polls result by 9.30pm, full tally before midnight

The Election Commission (EC) reported a 45.08 per cent voter turnout for the Melaka election as of 1pm, with 301,688 ordinary voters having cast their ballots. According to the New Straits Times, the Serkam constituency recorded the highest turnout of the 28 state constituencies at 51.04 per cent. The EC is approximately 25 percentage points away from its 70 per cent turnout target.

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun stated that the first result of the 16th Melaka State Election is expected by 9.30pm, with official results for all 28 seats anticipated before midnight. Earlier in the day, Ramlan noted that turnout was 31.07 per cent as of 11.25am and expressed confidence that a minimum target of 70 per cent is achievable.

He also reported that more than 7,000 registered voters with disabilities have cast their ballots and observed that female voter turnout has been higher than male turnout. Additionally, 301 minor election offences were reported as of last night.

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