MELAKA: Voters participating in the Melaka state election have been advised to plan their visits to polling stations carefully to minimise potential disruption caused by rain during the Northeast Monsoon season.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said weather conditions could affect the voting process, making it important for voters to monitor forecasts and prepare accordingly.
He said careful planning would help ensure a smooth polling process and contribute towards achieving a higher voter turnout.
“I hope voter turnout will improve this time, in line with the Election Commission’s (EC) projections, despite the Northeast Monsoon season and the possibility of rain.
“I urge voters to monitor weather forecasts and plan their visits to polling stations accordingly so that they can avoid potential disruption caused by adverse weather conditions,” he said.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, was speaking to reporters after attending a dinner with members of the BN campaign team for the Sungai Udang state constituency in conjunction with the 16th Melaka state election.
He also advised voters to monitor updates and weather forecasts issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) to help them plan their journeys to polling stations.
Meanwhile, early voting for the Melaka election recorded a turnout of 94.96 per cent, with 9,417 of the 9,917 eligible voters casting their ballots.
The voters comprised military personnel, their spouses and police personnel, with the turnout coming close to the EC’s projected target of 95 per cent.
A total of 687,697 registered voters are eligible to participate in the election, with Saturday designated as polling day.
