KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in several areas in the morning of nomination day for the 17th Sabah state election.
Paitan, Telupid, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna, Tawau and Kalabakan are forecast to have rain, while Kudat, Pitas and Beluran are forecast to have thunderstorms.
It will be cloudy in Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Putatan, Penampang, Tambunan, Beaufort, Membakut and Kuala Penyu, while Kota Marudu, Kota Belud, Papar, Ranau, Tongod, Nabawan, Keningau, Sook, Sipitang and Tenom can expect sunny weather.
Candidates are expected to file their nomination papers to contest for 73 state seats tomorrow from 9 am to 10 am and after being confirmed, they can campaign for 14 days till 11.59 pm on Nov 28.
A total of 1,784,843 voters - 1,760,417 ordinary voters, 11,697 armed forces personnel and spouses and 12,729 police and spouses - are eligible to cast their votes for this election.
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