{
  "id": 19934898,
  "title": "Over half of Melaka has voted by 1.38pm, but is 70pc within reach?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/over-half-of-melaka-has-voted-by-1-38pm-but-is-70pc-within-reach-19934898",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T06:28:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/over-half-of-melaka-has-voted-by-138pm-but-is-70pc-within-reach/243244"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's voters have cast more than 50% of their ballots by 1:38pm today, edging closer to the 70% turnout target set by the Election Commission (EC). As of 1:38pm, 337,716 voters had participated, with the EC aiming for a 70% turnout in the 16th Melaka state election. Serkam constituency recorded the highest voting percentage at 57.19%, while Bandar Hilir had the lowest at 43.16%. The top five constituencies in terms of turnout were Serkam, Tanjung Bidara, Ayer Molek, Ayer Limau, and Serkam again. Voting will continue until 6pm, following a 14-day campaign period. The EC confirmed 675,166 eligible voters, including 12,531 military personnel, spouses, and police personnel who participated in the early voting phase. Pakatan Harapan has the most candidates, contesting 24 seats, while Barisan Nasional follows with 23.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Nov 14 — More than 50 per cent of registered voters in Melaka had cast their ballots by 1.38pm today, pass...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}