Melaka polls: BN eyes strong support in early voting

ALOR GAJAH: Tomorrow's early voting in the Melaka election is expected to provide an indication of Barisan Nasional's (BN) performance and level of support among voters ahead of polling day on Nov 14.

Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh said early voting was important in gauging public confidence in the state government's administration.

"Early voting is seen as a benchmark as we move towards Nov 14.

"To early voters, choose what you believe is best to help move Melaka forward together with the government that is working to administer the state better," he said when met after visiting the BN main operations room for the Machap Jaya state constituency here today.

Meanwhile, Ab Rauf expressed confidence that BN could win all five state seats under the Alor Gajah parliamentary constituency, citing the positive response from voters in the areas.

"The people believe that we need to be part of a strong team. That strength will be reflected at the ballot box on Nov 14.

"We have presented what the people wanted five years ago, and we hope they will continue to support us so that we can carry on with our mission for the next five years," he said.

Tomorrow, a total of 9,769 military personnel and their spouses, as well as 2,762 police personnel, are expected to cast their ballots during early voting.