VOTER turnout for the Pelangai state by-election stood at 65% as of 3pm today, the Election Commission (EC) said.

Voting is still underway in nine polling stations, and in good weather. All polling stations will close at 6pm. The official vote tallying will take place at the Felda Kemasul community hall.

A total of 16,456 people are eligible to vote in the polls, including 73 postal ballots issued for 36 members of the police force and three overseas absentee voters.

EC chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh yesterday said he was confident that turnout would reach the 70% target by 6pm. 

The Pelangai by-election sees a three-cornered battle between Barisan Nasional’s Amizar Abu Adam, Kasim Samat of Perikatan Nasional and Independent candidate Haslihelmy D.M. Zulhasni. – Bernama, October 7, 2023.