Ensuring polls go smoothly

Reaching far and wide: Workers carrying bags containing ballot papers onto a helicopter to be sent to polling stations in Pulau Redang in Terengganu. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: With over 20 million Malaysians expected to cast their votes today, election workers have been working hard on the final preparations to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Up until late yesterday, workers were arranging voting channels and equipment, preparing ballot boxes and guidelines in accordance with Election Commission (EC) rules.