SEREMBAN: A total of 464 nomination forms for the Negri Sembilan election have been sold, says Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.
The Election Commission (EC) chairman said that only 70 prospective candidates had so far confirmed their participation by paying the deposit.
Ramlan said preparations for the nomination process involving the 36 state constituencies had been fully completed ahead of nomination day today.
“We also conducted a full rehearsal at all nomination centres,” he said after inspecting preparations for the nomination process at several locations yesterday, Bernama reported.
He said 761 EC officers would be deployed to oversee the nomination process at eight nomination centres located in eight parliamentary constituencies.
Unlike the method used during the recent Johor election, the Negri Sembilan polls would adopt a centralised approach based on the eight parliamentary constituencies, taking into account local needs and suitability to facilitate coordination.
On security, Ramlan reminded all contesting political parties and their supporters to avoid any act of provocation.
“I urge all prospective candidates to arrive early. Political parties are reminded to always comply with regulations and avoid common election offences throughout the campaign period,” he added.
Based on the EC electoral roll updated as of June 4, a total of 889,490 voters are eligible to vote in the state election, comprising 867,151 ordinary voters, 16,884 military personnel and their spouses and 5,455 police personnel as early voters.
Nominations will begin at 9am today and close an hour later, followed by the announcement of eligible candidates by returning officers.
The EC has set Aug 1 as polling day, while early voting will be held on July 28.
The State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 5 after receiving the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
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