Melaka polls: 240 polling centres across state open simultaneously at 8am for 675,166 Melaka voters

The 16th Melaka state election saw 240 polling centres open simultaneously at 8am, accommodating 675,166 eligible voters for the 28 state constituencies. The Election Commission projected a voter turnout of 70%, with early voting and post-voting contributing to the total. The election, called after the dissolution of the 15th Melaka State Legislative Assembly, featured 79 candidates from various parties and independents, with Pakatan Harapan leading with 24 candidates.

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