Tag: Election Commission (EC)

Johor Polls: EC Targets 96 Per Cent Turnout In Early Voting

KLUANG, July 7 -- The Election Commission (EC) is targeting a 96 per cent turnout for early voting in the Johor state election today. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the target was based on the turnout achieved in previous elections. "Based on our previous experience, early voting turnout can reach as high as 96 per cent, and we are maintaining that projection," he told a press conference after observing the early voting process at Kem Mahkota here. Commenting on today's early voting process, Ramlan said 62 early voting centres were opened across the state at 8 am. "Of the total, 29 centres closed at noon, another five closed at 2 pm, while the remaining 28 will close at 5 pm," he said. According to Ramlan, the early voting involved 20,607 electors, comprising 8,544 personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces and their spouses as well as 12,063 police personnel and their spouses. Ramlan said the early ballot boxes would be kept at police stations before vote counting begins on Saturday. "Early ballots will only be counted on polling day this Saturday from 5 pm. We expect the full results to be known before midnight, and we hope they can be available as early as 10 pm," he said. He urged the 2.7 million eligible ordinary voters to turn out in large numbers on Saturday to fulfil their civic responsibility.  "This is an opportunity for all of us to contribute to the nation through the democratic system that we uphold." -- BERNAMA 

KLUANG, July 7 — The Election Commission (EC) is targeting a 96 per cent turnout for early voting in the Johor state election today. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the target was based on the turnout achieved in previous elections. “Based on our previous experience, early voting turnout can reach as high as 96 per cent, […]

Johor Polls: 593 Forms Sold, 133 Prospective Candidates Paid Deposits – EC

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 -- A total of 593 nomination forms for the Johor state election have been sold so far, but only 133 prospective candidates have confirmed their participation by paying the required deposit. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the number was expected to increase, as prospective candidates still have until the start of the nomination process tomorrow morning to complete the formalities. "As of this morning, we have sold 593 nomination forms at returning officer offices throughout the state. Of that number, 133 candidates have made the deposit payment, meaning they have confirmed their participation so far. "We still have time until tomorrow, and we hope candidates intending to contest will come earlier to make their payments so that the nomination process can proceed more smoothly," he told reporters after inspecting preparations at the nomination centre for the Maharani constituency at the Muar District Office here today. Ramlan gave an assurance that all 56 nomination centres across the state were fully prepared after the EC conducted two consecutive days of trial runs. On security arrangements, Ramlan reminded all political parties, candidates and supporters to comply with regulations and avoid any provocation to ensure nomination proceeds in a peaceful and orderly manner. Maharani returning officer Zainal Eran said supporters of political parties attending tomorrow's nomination process would be placed in designated areas separated by barriers to prevent any untoward incidents. "Only the candidate, proposer and one supporter will be allowed to enter the nomination centre in accordance with the established procedures. "Other supporters will be placed at the field in front of the centre, where barriers will be erected to separate supporters of each party to prevent any undesirable incidents," he said. Pakatan Harapan has announced it would field candidates in all 56 seats, comprising 20 from PKR, 19 from Amanah and 17 from DAP. Barisan Nasional will also contest all 56 seats, fielding 36 UMNO candidates, 16 MCA candidates and four MIC candidates. Perikatan Nasional has announced that PAS will contest 11 seats, Bersatu 16, the Malaysian Indian People's Party five and Pejuang one. Meanwhile, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance will contest four seats, Parti Sosialis Malaysia one seat, while Parti Bersama Malaysia is set to make its electoral debut by contesting 15 state seats. The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1. The EC has set tomorrow as nomination day, July 7 for early voting and July 11 for polling day. For the latest updates on the 16th Johor state election, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor/ -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — A total of 593 nomination forms for the Johor state election have been sold so far, but only 133 prospective candidates have confirmed their participation by paying the required deposit. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the number was expected to increase, as prospective candidates still have […]