A young voter casting her ballot in the Melaka state election this morning. (Bernama pic)ALOR GAJAH: For first-time voter Jacker Fong, casting his ballot was not something to be taken lightly, prompting him to do some online homework to ensure he was well-prepared for the occasion.

Fong, 22, a registered voter in the Machap Jaya state constituency, said he even learnt the correct way to mark his ballot paper to avoid making mistakes on polling day.

"I arrived here at 8am feeling a little nervous as it is my first time voting, but I am also happy to join other constituents in fulfilling our responsibility as voters.

"Everything has been running smoothly. The polling centre is clean and things are well-organised," he told Bernama when met at the SJKC Machap Umboo polling centre here today.