There are 669,211 registered voters on the electoral roll for the Melaka election, which was called after the dissolution of the state legislative assembly on Sept 23.PETALING JAYA: Voter turnout in the Melaka state election stood at 17.96%, with 120,162 votes cast as of 10am, according to the Election Commission.

This is higher than the 17% turnout recorded at the same time during the previous state election in November 2021.

The EC said Taboh Naning registered the highest voter turnout at 19.97%, followed by Serkam (19.94%) and Tanjong Bidara (19.92%).

The lowest turnouts were recorded in Kesidang (15.27%), Bandar Hilir (16%) and Sungai Udang (16.39%).