MELAKA, Oct 7 – The Election Commission (EC) has fixed November 14, 2026, as polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election, with candidate nominations set for October 31.
EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun announced the official timeline on Wednesday following a special meeting held in Melaka to finalize operational preparations.
Early voting for security personnel and military members has been scheduled for November 10.
Summary of Key Election Dates
The official election schedule determined by the EC includes:
- Nomination Day: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Early Voting Day: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Polling Day: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Campaign Duration: 14 days, running from candidate nomination through November 13.
The announcement paves the way for political coalitions and independent candidates to prepare campaign machinery and submit candidate lineups for the 28 state assembly seats.
–NMT
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