The nomination date has been set for 31 Oct, while early voting will be held on 10 Nov.
PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has set 14 Nov as polling day for the Melaka 16th state election.
EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, at a press conference following the commission’s special meeting today, said the nomination date has been set for 31 Oct, while early voting will be held on 10 Nov.
The Melaka State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Sept 23 following consent from Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.
The dissolution was made pursuant to Clause (2) of Article 19 of the Melaka State Constitution.
The state assembly has 28 seats, with the election required to be held within 60 days of its dissolution.
The previous Melaka state election was held on Nov 20, 2021, with Barisan Nasional winning 21 of the 28 seats, followed by Pakatan Harapan with five and Perikatan Nasional with two.
