Melaka polls: 9,769 army personnel, spouses to cast early votes today

MELAKA: A total of 9,769 army personnel and their spouses are eligible to vote in the early voting for the Melaka election today.

The figure comprises 7,868 military personnel and 1,901 spouses registered as voters for the election.

In a statement, the Army's Strategic Communications Branch said the voters were spread across four parliamentary constituencies in the state, namely Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Tangga Batu and Hang Tuah Jaya.

"The distribution of military personnel and their spouses covers four state constituencies, namely Lendu, Durian Tunggal, Sungai Udang and Bukit Katil.

"The statistics reflect the distribution of military personnel and their spouses across various units and formations in Melaka," it said.

The statement added that today's early voting exercise provided eligible military personnel and their spouses with an opportunity to fulfil their responsibilities as voters.

The army also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that military personnel continued to carry out their duties in defending the country while fulfilling their obligations as responsible citizens.

Early voting for the Melaka election is being held today, while polling day is scheduled for Saturday.