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Melaka early voting sees strong turnout as EC eyes 95pc participation
Early voting in Melaka has drawn robust participation, with more than half of eligible voters casting ballots by mid-morning Saturday. The Election Commission is aiming for a 95 per cent turnout rate during the advance polling phase.
LSN Malaysia ·
MELAKA — Strong voter engagement marked the opening day of early voting in Melaka, with the Election Commission reporting that 53.25 per cent of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 10:35am on Saturday.
The brisk turnout has bolstered EC optimism about achieving its target of 95 per cent participation during the early voting phase. Election officials said the rate of ballot casting indicated healthy interest in the advance polling exercise, which allows certain categories of voters to participate ahead of general polling day.
Early voting schemes in Malaysian elections typically cater to security personnel, election workers, and others unable to vote on the designated polling date. The high preliminary figures suggest voters in the state are taking advantage of the opportunity to exercise their franchise.
The EC will continue monitoring turnout figures throughout the early voting period. Officials have deployed adequate staff and resources at polling stations across Melaka to facilitate the voting process and manage voter flow.