Melaka polls: EC records 301 campaign offences

During the 14-day campaign period in Melaka, the Election Commission (EC) documented 301 minor election offences, primarily involving political parties placing campaign materials in areas that could obstruct motorists' views. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun emphasized the need for political parties to demonstrate greater civic consciousness, as erecting posters at road intersections and junctions could potentially lead to road accidents.

Ramlan urged all parties to engage in stronger self-regulation to reduce such offences in future elections. The EC credited the public for assisting in reporting violations, noting that swift enforcement action was taken on all complaints received. Harun expressed gratitude to the public for their growing awareness of their right to report minor offences, which led to immediate EC action.

He stressed the importance of raising awareness about the rules governing campaign material display, as violations could pose risks to road users. The Kesidang constituency, with 54,910 registered voters, held its polls, with a total of 240 polling centres across Melaka's 28 state constituencies. The 16th Melaka state election featured 79 candidates battling for 15 seats, requiring a simple majority.

A total of 687,697 voters were registered for the Melaka state election, including 675,166 ordinary voters eligible to cast their ballots.