Voter turnout exceeds 60 per cent except in Kelantan as of 4pm - EC

SHAH ALAM - As of 3pm, the number of eligible voters who had come out to vote nationwide had exceeded 60 per cent in all five states except Kelantan.

In its hourly update at 4pm, the Election Commission (EC) reported that the turnout is highest in Terengganu with 70 per cent, followed by Kedah (68 per cent ), Penang (60 per cent).

Meanwhile, in the southern states, Selangor exhibited positive signs of a rising voter participation rate with 65 per cent and Negeri Sembilan (62 per cent).

Kelantan continued to occupy the bottom rung of the voter turnout ladder, recording the lowest engagement with 56 per cent as at 4pm.

All polling stations are scheduled to close at 6pm.

A total of 9,773,571 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the elections taking place in the six states.

Of the 97,388 eligible early voters comprising policemen, soldiers, and their spouses, 72,554, or 74.5%, had cast their ballots on Aug 8.

A total of 529 candidates from nine parties and 41 independent candidates are vying for the 245 state seats up for grabs.

With the day progressing, the eyes of the nation remain fixed on these numbers, as the outcome of these elections will undoubtedly shape the course of governance and representation in the respective states.