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Melaka polls: 31 early voting centres open at 8am
Melaka opens 31 early voting centres for state election as security personnel prepare to cast ballots.
In brief
Melaka opens 31 early voting centres for state election as security personnel prepare to cast ballots. Melaka state election begins with 31 early voting centres open for security personnel and their spouses. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Early voting starts
Thirty-one early polling centres opened for the 16th Melaka State Election at 8am today.
Security personnel voters
Early voters include 9,769 military personnel and their spouses, and 2,762 police personnel.
Voting schedule
Polling centres close at 12 noon, 2pm, and 5pm according to Election Commission schedule.
Election trigger
State election follows dissolution of Melaka State Legislative Assembly on September 23.
Election timeline
Early voting today with general voting set for November 14, involving 687,697 eligible voters.
Political parties
Pakatan Harapan fields candidates in 24 state seats, followed by Barisan Nasional (23), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16).
What matters most
Melaka state election begins with 31 early voting centres open for security personnel and their spouses.
