Over 675,000 ordinary voters head to the polls today in the Melaka State Election to decide the fate of 79 candidates competing across 28 state seats.

MELAKA: After the Melaka State Election campaign ended at midnight last night, the power to choose now shifts to 675,166 ordinary voters who will determine the fate of 79 candidates competing for 28 state assembly seats today.

From speeches to face-to-face meetings, various strategies were deployed by political parties throughout the 14-day campaign to convince the people that they are the best choice to voice and fulfil the aspirations of the residents of this historic state.

Yesterday, Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr. Azmi Sharom aimed for a voter turnout percentage of around 70 per cent in this state election, with the full results expected to be known before midnight.