Melaka Voters Head To Polls Today To Decide Fate Of 79 Candidates Across 28 Seats

MELAKA, Nov 14 – With the 14-day campaigning period officially concluding at midnight, electoral power now shifts to 675,166 ordinary voters in Melaka on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as they decide the fate of 79 candidates vying for 28 State Legislative Assembly seats.

Following two weeks of speeches, ceramahs, digital outreach, and grassroots engagements across the historic state, registered electors are heading to 240 polling centres—comprising 1,213 voting streams—which opened statewide at 8:00 AM and will remain open until 6:00 PM.

Election Commission (EC) Deputy Chairman Dr Azmi Sharom stated on Friday that the commission is targeting a voter turnout of approximately 70 percent, with full official results anticipated before midnight.

Electoral Roll Breakdown and Early Voting Tally

In total, 687,697 registered voters are eligible to participate in the 16th Melaka State Election. Alongside the 675,166 ordinary voters casting ballots today, the electoral roll includes 12,531 military personnel and their spouses, as well as police officers and their spouses.

During early voting held on Tuesday, November 10, across 31 polling centres, 9,417 voters—representing a 94.96 percent turnout of the 9,917 eligible early electors—cast their ballots in person, while another 2,614 voted via postal ballots.

Candidate Distribution and 2021 Election Context

The 79 contenders competing across the 28 state constituencies represent six political coalitions and parties alongside independent candidates:

• Pakatan Harapan (PH): 24 seats
• Barisan Nasional (BN): 23 seats
• Parti Bersama Malaysia: 16 seats
• Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu): 7 seats
• Perikatan Nasional (PN): 5 seats
• Parti Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (PERKASA): 1 seat
• Independents: 3 seats

The state polls were triggered after the 15th Melaka State Assembly was dissolved on September 23, 2026, with the consent of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.

In the previous 15th Melaka State Election in November 2021, Barisan Nasional captured 21 of the 28 seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five and Perikatan Nasional secured two.

Polling Day Summary, Voter Figures, and Candidate Line-Up

Key voting logistics, electorate statistics, and party allocations include:

• Polling Hours & Centres: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM across 240 polling centres and 1,213 voting streams.
• Total Electorate: 687,697 registered voters (675,166 ordinary voters + 12,531 military/police personnel and spouses).
• Early & Postal Voting (Nov 10): 9,417 early voters (94.96% turnout of 9,917 eligible at 31 centres) plus 2,614 postal votes.
• EC Turnout & Results Target: ~70% overall turnout; full official results expected before midnight.
• Candidate Tally (79 Total across 28 Seats): PH (24), BN (23), Parti Bersama Malaysia (16), Bersatu (7), PN (5), PERKASA (1), and Independents (3).

–NMT