Melaka elections: 301 election offences recorded during campaign, EC says

THE Election Commission (EC) recorded 301 election offences during the 14-day campaign period for the Melaka state election, with most involving campaign materials displayed at prohibited locations.

EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the violations mainly concerned posters and banners put up at locations such as road junctions, where they could obstruct traffic.

He said the commission had taken action on reported offences, noting that public awareness and willingness to report violations had increased.

“The figure of 301 is not a small number. We hope the number of offences can be reduced,” he said after visiting SJKC Malim in the Kesidang constituency today.

Ramlan urged all contesting parties and candidates to comply with regulations governing the display of campaign materials.

He said Kesidang had 54,910 registered voters and 13 polling streams.

Across the state, 240 polling centres had been set up for the election involving 28 state constituencies, with voting scheduled to close at 6pm. - November 14, 2026