Summary

  • Voter turnout hits 65.38% by 4pm.
  • Kota records highest turnout at 72.1%.
  • Bahau, Lukut and Lobak post lowest turnout.
  • EC targets 72% to 75% overall turnout.

SEREMBAN, August 2 — Voter turnout in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election reached 65.38% as of 4pm, with 562,133 of the 859,760 registered voters having cast their ballots.

According to the Election Commission (EC). The turnout exceeded the 61.89% recorded at the same time during the 2023 state election.

Kota recorded the highest turnout at 72.1%, followed by Seri Menanti and Labu at 70.9% each. The lowest turnout was recorded in Bahau, Lukut and Lobak.

Each at about 59%. Polling closed at 6pm, with the EC targeting an overall turnout of 72% to 75%.