Melaka:The Election Commission (EC) anticipates that the first result of the 16th Melaka State Election will be available by 9.30 pm tonight, as stated by EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun mentioned that the official results for all 28 State Legislative Assembly seats are expected to be announced before midnight. He made these remarks after visiting a polling station at SJK(C) Malim.

The voter turnout was reported to be 31.07 percent as of 11.25 am, which Ramlan described as encouraging. He expressed optimism that the target minimum voter turnout of 70 percent could be achieved, urging voters to cast their votes early due to the forecast of afternoon rain.

In addition, Ramlan highlighted that over 7,000 registered voters with disabilities have already voted. He noted that female voter turnout is currently higher than male turnout, based on data from the EC's OCR-VA system.

Regarding election-related offences, 301 minor incidents have been reported, primarily involving campaign materials. Ramlan emphasized the importance of reducing such incidents in future elections and acknowledged the public's role in reporting these offences. The EC has taken action based on the complaints received.

Data from the EC indicates that 675,166 voters are eligible to vote today to elect representatives for the 28 State Legislative Assembly seats.