MELAKA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has wished all security personnel and other eligible voters a smooth early voting process at the 16th Melaka state election on Tuesday's (Nov 10).
The Barisan Nasional chairman said the voters would be fulfilling their responsibility in determining the state's direction for the next five years.
"Make your choice carefully, keeping in mind the future of Melaka and the generations to come," he said in a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 9).
Ahmad Zahid also thanked security personnel for their service and sacrifices in safeguarding the country's peace and well-being.
He prayed for a smooth and orderly voting process on Tuesday.
A total of 12,531 early voters, comprising 9,769 military personnel and their spouses, as well as 2,762 police personnel, are eligible to vote at 31 gazetted early polling centres statewide.
Overall, 687,697 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the Melaka state election, with polling day set for Nov 14. — Bernama
