MELAKA, Oct 31 – The nomination process for the 16th Melaka state election begins at 9am today, with 28 nomination centres opening across the state.
Prospective candidates have until 10am to submit their nomination papers to the respective returning officers. Officials will then announce the list of candidates eligible to contest.
The process marks the start of the race for 28 state assembly seats, followed by a 14-day campaign period.
Candidates Have One Hour to Submit Papers
The Election Commission (EC) has set the nomination period from 9am to 10am. Candidates must ensure their documents are complete and submitted within the required time.
After nominations close, returning officers will confirm which candidates are eligible to contest in their respective constituencies.
The EC has also advised candidates and their supporters to follow the rules and maintain order at the nomination centres.
Polling Day Set for Nov 14
The official campaign period will continue until 11.59pm on Nov 13.
Early voting is scheduled for Nov 10, while the main polling day will take place on Nov 14.
A total of 687,697 people are eligible to vote in the election. They include 675,166 ordinary voters, 9,769 members of the armed forces and their spouses, and 2,762 police personnel.
BN Won 21 Seats in the 2021 Election
The upcoming election will determine the representatives for all 28 seats in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly.
In the previous state election in 2021, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 21 seats and formed the state government. Pakatan Harapan (PH) secured five seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) won two.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
