Melaka polls: Thunderstorms forecast on polling day, voters urged to head out early


MELAKA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast cloudy conditions in the morning and thunderstorms in the afternoon across all three districts in the state on polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election on Saturday (Nov 14).

As such, it has advised voters to cast their ballots earlier in the day.

"Voters are advised to head to the polling centres early in the morning following the forecast of thunderstorms in all districts in the afternoon.

"Don't forget to bring an umbrella and adhere to all safety instructions at the polling centres," it said in a Facebook post Thursday (Nov 12).

Voters are also advised to plan their journeys to polling centres by checking the latest weather forecasts issued by MetMalaysia. - Bernama

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