Malaysia's Election Commission Reports 65.38% Voter Turnout by 4pm Saturday
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- Malaysia's Election Commission announced a 65.38% voter turnout by 4pm Saturday, with final results expected by midnight.
- The outcome will gauge the stability of Anwar's unity government and could influence whether a snap general election is called before the 2028 deadline.
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Election results, due by midnight on Saturday, are expected to gauge the stability of Anwar’s unity government and may determine if a snap general election is called.
The results, due by midnight on Saturday, are expected to be yet another stability gauge of Anwar’s unity government, and may determine if a snap general election is called well before the February 2028 deadline.
Voter turnout hit 65.38 per cent as of 4pm on Saturday, the Election Commission said.
The commission is targeting a voter turnout of between 72 and 75 per cent. In the 2023 polls, final voter turnout was 68.35 per cent.
The target is higher this year as some 20,000 new voters are eligible to cast their ballots the first time – coupled with intense campaigning from contesting parties.
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Election results will be released by midnight on Saturday.
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A snap general election may be called before February 2028.
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Preguntas abiertas
- What will the final voter turnout be?
- Will a snap general election be called?
