MELAKA, Nov 10 — The early voting process for the 16th Melaka state election proceeded smoothly this morning, with many security personnel taking advantage of the clear weather early in the day to arrive at the polling centres.

At the polling centre located in the multipurpose hall of the Melaka police contingent headquarters (IPK), a Bernama observation noted that eligible police personnel began arriving as early as 7.30am, lining up to cast their votes starting at 7.53am.

The voting process remained orderly after the polls opened at 8am at the centre situated within the Ayer Keroh state constituency with the assistance of Election Commission (EC) officials.

A total of 817 police personnel are set to cast their early votes at this location.