Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Strong turnout in Melaka early voting ahead of state polls
Election Commission data shows over 95 per cent participation among early voters in Melaka, with security personnel and their families accounting for the bulk of ballots cast ahead of the state election.
LSN Malaysia ·
Early voting in Melaka recorded a turnout exceeding 95 per cent, according to Election Commission statistics released ahead of the state poll.
A total of 12,531 early voters participated in the advance voting process, the commission said. Military personnel and their spouses made up the largest bloc at 9,769 voters, while police officers and their family members accounted for the remaining 2,762 ballots.
The strong participation rate among security force personnel reflects established patterns in Malaysian elections, where members of the armed forces and police are granted early voting privileges. This arrangement allows uniformed personnel to cast their ballots before general polling day.
The high turnout in the early voting phase suggests sustained electoral engagement ahead of the formal polling day in Melaka, a state that has seen significant political activity in recent years.
The Election Commission has continued to oversee voting procedures across multiple phases to accommodate different voter categories and ensure orderly conduct of the state election.