Applications to register as state polls observers now open - EC

Applications for observers in the upcoming state elections are open from today until July 7, the Election Commission (EC) said.

The polls will involve six states, namely Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Kelantan.

EC secretary Ikmalrudin Ishak (above), in a statement today, said applications are subject to stipulated terms and conditions.

Election observers are allowed to observe the election process such as during nominations, campaigning, early voting, and polling day, as well as vote counting and tallying.

Applicants can visit the EC’s website for further information and to download the application form, he added.

During the 15th general election, Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kedah and Kelantan decided not to dissolve their state legislative assemblies.

However, all six state leaders recently agreed that the best time to do so is during the final two weeks of June to allow polls to be held simultaneously.

Kelantan will dissolve its state assembly on June 22, Penang on June 28, while Negeri Sembilan intends to dissolve its legislative assembly on June 30.

- Bernama

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