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N9 Polls: Early Voter Turnout Hits 91.06 Per Cent, Exceeds EC Target
SEREMBAN, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 91.06 per cent or 14,995 early voters for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election have fulfilled their responsibility today, exceeding the 90 per cent target set by the Election Commission (EC).
EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said 16,467 military personnel and their spouses as well as police personnel were eligible to vote early in the state election.
"The voting process, which began at 8 am, involved 38 polling centres statewide before they closed in stages from noon to 5 pm.
"Of these, 18 polling centres closed at noon, two at 2 pm, while the remaining 18 centres closed at 5 pm," he said in a statement.
He said the EC recorded its appreciation to all returning officers and their teams for carrying out their responsibilities very well today.
"Thanks to the Negeri Sembilan State Secretary’s Office, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), media personnel and all parties directly and indirectly involved for their cooperation and support extended to the EC," he said.
A total of 867,151 voters are eligible to cast their ballots this Saturday.
For the latest news on the 16th Negeri Sembilan PRN, visit https://prn.bernama.com/n9.
-- BERNAMA
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