Election Commission Targets 95 Percent Turnout For Melaka State Election Early Voting

MELAKA, Nov 10 – The Election Commission (EC) is targeting up to 95 percent voter turnout for the early voting phase of the 16th Melaka State Election held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun announced that as of 10:35 AM on Tuesday, 53.25 percent—equivalent to 5,286 early voters—had cast their ballots across 31 designated early polling centers containing 50 polling streams state-wide.

Ramlan noted that 19 polling streams with smaller voter counts were scheduled to close early at 12:00 PM, while the remaining streams will close progressively in stages at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

A total of 12,531 registered early voters are eligible to participate in Tuesday’s exercise, comprising 9,769 military personnel and 2,762 police officers.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting early voting procedures at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kem Terendak in the Sungai Udang constituency, Ramlan confirmed that the EC has recorded 237 minor election offense reports since the official campaign period commenced following nominations on October 31, 2026.

“The violations, among other things, relate to minor infractions under election regulations that occurred during campaigning involving issues such as the display of contesting parties’ flags and campaign materials,” Ramlan explained. “Otherwise, everything has proceeded well and smoothly, with no major incidents reported.”

A total of 79 candidates representing various political parties, coalitions, and independent tickets are contesting the 28 seats in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly. Main polling day is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Early Voter Demographics, Polling Stream Closing Times, and Offense Statistics

Key turnout targets, voter categories, and electoral statistics include:

• Target Early Voter Turnout: 95 percent.
• Turnout at 10:35 AM: 53.25 percent (5,286 voters).
• Total Registered Early Voters: 12,531 (9,769 military personnel and 2,762 police personnel).
• Polling Center Logistics: 31 polling centers comprising 50 polling streams (19 streams closing at 12:00 PM; others closing at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM).
• Campaign Offenses Recorded: 237 minor campaign infractions (primarily flag and campaign material display violations) logged since Oct 31.
• Total Candidates & Main Polling Day: 79 candidates contesting; Main Polling Day set for Saturday, Nov 14, 2026.

–NMT