Military personnel, spouses begin early voting in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH: Early voting for the state election at SK Kem Terendak 2 proceeded smoothly today, with military personnel and their spouses arriving early to cast their ballots.

Checks at the polling centre showed some voters began arriving as early as 7am, an hour before it opened about 8am.

They were seen entering the school compound and queuing at their respective polling streams.

Election Commission personnel were on hand to assist voters in locating their designated streams, while a counter was set up to help them check their names on the electoral roll.

Canopies were also erected outside the school compound to provide a waiting area for voters.

Meanwhile, EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun is expected to hold a press conference at SMK Kem Terendak about 10.30am.

A total of 9,769 military personnel and their spouses are eligible to vote early in the Melaka election today.

The figure comprises 7,868 military personnel and 1,901 spouses.