GE15: Almost 95% turnout for early voting, says EC

Police personnel queuing up for their early voting at the Sarawak police headquarters in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 94.72%, or 212,961 individuals, have fulfilled their responsibilities as early voters in the 15th General Election (GE15) and the Bugaya by-election on Tuesday (Nov 15).

In a statement, Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the number comprised military personnel and their spouses, as well as police personnel and their spouses.