MELAKA, Nov 10 – Early voting for the 16th Melaka State Election got underway smoothly on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, as security forces and police personnel took advantage of clear weather to exercise their civic duty across designated polling centers.
At the primary early voting center established inside the multipurpose hall of the Melaka Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) within the Ayer Keroh state constituency, eligible police personnel began assembling as early as 7:30 AM. Voting commenced strictly on schedule at 8:00 AM under the supervision of Election Commission (EC) officers.
A total of 817 police officers and personnel are registered to cast their early ballots at the IPK Melaka polling station.
Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar arrived at the IPK polling hall at 7:52 AM to inspect polling operations before casting his vote at polling stream one (saluran satu) at 8:42 AM.
The Ayer Keroh state constituency is witnessing a four-cornered battle among:
- Kerk Chee Yee: Incumbent assemblyman representing Pakatan Harapan (PH).
- Datuk Seri Michael Gan Peng Lam: Candidate representing Perikatan Nasional (PN).
- Muhammad Muhaimin Lau Abdullah: Candidate representing Parti Bersama Malaysia.
- Mohd Hamnaim Mohamad: Candidate representing Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
Mohd Hamnaim was among the candidates spotted observing early voting procedures on-site at the IPK multipurpose hall on Tuesday morning.
Polling Statistics, Polling Centers, and Electoral Contestants
Key voting logistics, center details, and candidate line-ups include:
- Election Event: 16th Melaka State Election Early Voting.
- Date & Operational Hours: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026; doors opened at 8:00 AM.
- Key Polling Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Melaka Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in Ayer Keroh.
- Registered IPK Personnel: 817 police personnel.
- Senior Officials Present: Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar (voted 8:42 AM).
- Ayer Keroh Four-Way Contest: Kerk Chee Yee (PH / Incumbent), Datuk Seri Michael Gan Peng Lam (PN), Muhammad Muhaimin Lau Abdullah (Parti Bersama Malaysia), and Mohd Hamnaim Mohamad (Bersatu).
–NMT
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