{
  "id": 19928095,
  "title": "EC warns Melaka voters against using unofficial links to check registration details",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ec-warns-melaka-voters-against-using-unofficial-links-to-check",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T05:45:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/ec-warns-melaka-voters-against-using-unofficial-links-to-check-registration-details/243239"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Election Commission (EC) has issued a warning to voters in the 16th Melaka state election against using unauthorized links to check voter registration details. In a Facebook post, the EC advised citizens to verify information before sharing it and to use the official website, www.spr.gov.my, to check registration status. Polling is being held at 240 centres from 8am to 6pm, with 669,211 eligible voters casting ballots for 28 seats.\n\nIn Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Besar, members of the Temuan Orang Asli community traveled to polling centres to participate in the election. Voters including Riduan Othman, Haiza Hardi, and first-time voter Sukma Romi expressed that they viewed voting as a responsibility to ensure their voices are heard regarding local leadership and development. Sukma Romi noted that the process was quick and easy, aided by officials from the EC.\n\nAt polling stations, first-time voters expressed a mix of excitement and anxiety. Muhammad Aris Abdul Aziz, 24, described the experience as thrilling and nerve-racking, noting his hope that the elected representative would honor the people's trust. Another first-time voter, 19-year-old Akmal Wafiq Dahari, stated he felt confident in his decision after assessing candidates based on their ability to bring meaningful change and help the community.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Melaka Polls: Distance Does Not Deter Orang Asli Voters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/politics-melaka-polls-distance-does-not-deter-orang-asli-voters",
        "published": "2026-11-14T03:38:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}