Voter turnout crosses 50% mark in 4 states as of 2pm

Voter turnout crosses 50% mark in 4 states as of 2pm

The Election Commission says voter turnout is highest in Terengganu and Kedah, both at 56%, while Penang and Selangor are at 53% and 51%, respectively.

A total of 9,773,571 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the elections taking place in the six states. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:
As of 2pm, the number of people who had come out to vote had crossed the 50% mark in four states, the Election Commission reported.

The EC said voter turnout was highest in Terengganu and Kedah with both at 56%, followed by Penang (53%), Selangor (51%), Negeri Sembilan (49%), and Kelantan (45%).

All polling stations are scheduled to close at 6pm.

A total of 9,773,571 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the six state elections.

Of the 97,388 eligible early voters comprising policemen, soldiers and their spouses, 72,554, or 74.5%, had cast their ballots on Aug 8.

A total of 529 candidates from nine parties and 41 independent candidates are vying for the 245 state seats up for grabs.

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