Chini by-election

The voting process for the Slim state by-election on Aug 29 will be faster, as improvements are being made after some lessons learnt during the Chini by-election, the Election Commission (EC) said.

The guidelines used during the Chini state seat by-election will be used in the Slim by-election with some improvements to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The BN victory with a big majority in the Chini PRK yesterday signaled that the party could achieve success with PAS support, as well as with the cooperation of other parties under PN.

BN candidate Mohd Sharim Md Zain, who was announced as the winner of the Chini by-election tonight, is looking to ensure no one in the constituency is left behind by the government.

The final voter turnout for the Chini state by-election is recorded at 74 per cent, exceeding the 70 per cent target set by the Election Commission (EC).

Polling in the Chini state by-election today proceeded smoothly without any disruption since polling stations were opened at 8 am and closed at 5.30 pm.

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said that 23 per cent of the 20,816 voters had fulfilled their duties as at 10 am.

The voting process in the Chini state by-election has proceeded smoothly as of noon today, police said.

The new normal is making the voting process smoother and faster, compared to the experience they had at previous elections.

Tomorrow is the day for voters in the Chini state by-election to decide who will be their voice after 14 days of campaigning under the new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic threat.

The Health Ministry (MOH) will be closely monitoring voters for COVID-19 symptoms during the Chini state by-election tomorrow.

The voters must comply with the new normal such as maintaining social distance while queuing and waiting for their turn to cast their votes.

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Preparations have been made to ensure the by-election process tomorrow runs smoothly, with a few final checks carried out today.

Six personnel, comprising four doctors and two public health assistants, will be stationed at each of the 13 polling centres in the constituency.

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