Early voter turnout above 90% for 6 states, Kuala Terengganu by-election

A total of 72,554 military and police personnel, including the General Defence Force, and their spouses fulfilled their duties as early voters at the six state elections yesterday.

Election Commission (EC) secretary Ikmalrudin Ishak said the voter turnout in Kedah was 96.02%, Kelantan 93.90%, Terengganu 95.91%, Penang 95.01%, Selangor 95.87% and Negeri Sembilan 94.05%.

Meanwhile, for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, a total of 1,286 early voters or 95.47% of military and police personnel and their spouses cast their ballots.

"The EC congratulates all election returning officers and teams for carrying out their responsibilities well.

"Our appreciation and thanks also to the police, Malaysian Armed Forces, local authorities, Malaysian Information Department, the media and all parties involved either directly or indirectly for all the cooperation and support given to the EC," he said.