MELAKA, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Cooperation between the Communications Ministry and various other agencies through information sharing has helped ensure that the 16th Melaka State Election has proceeded smoothly so far.
Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah said preparations involving agencies under the ministry, including the Information Department (JAPEN), ahead of polling day this Saturday were also progressing smoothly as scheduled.
"I find that preparations are in good order, and the staff are also in good condition in terms of morale and physical readiness," he told Bernama.
Earlier, he attended the Communications Ministry Secretary-General's Session with Staff of the Communications Ministry's Departments and Agencies in Melaka at Ayer Keroh here today.
Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) News Service Executive Editor Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa and Bernama News Service Deputy Executive Editor II Nashir Mansor.
On reporting on polling day, Abdul Halim said the Communications Ministry would use verified information released by the Election Commission (EC) and hoped that the election results could be announced earlier.
He also urged voters, particularly civil servants, to turn out to fulfil their responsibility as voters this Saturday.
"We advise voters to come out early to vote as it would make things easier. We also pray that the weather will be favourable so that the election in Melaka this time can proceed smoothly," he said.
The EC had earlier announced that 675,166 ordinary voters were eligible to fulfil their responsibility in electing representatives to fill the 28 Melaka State Legislative Assembly seats.
A total of 240 polling centres with 1,213 voting streams have been set up throughout the state, and will be open from 8 am to 6 pm this Saturday.
Overall, 687,697 registered voters are eligible to vote in this state election, including 12,531 military personnel and their spouses, as well as police personnel, who had fulfilled their voting responsibility through early voting on Tuesday.
Get the latest news on the 16th Melaka State Election at https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.
-- BERNAMA