MELAKA: Voter turnout for early voting in the Melaka state polls reached 52% as of noon on Tuesday (Nov 16), according to the Election Commission (EC).

       A total of 11,557 early voters are eligible to cast their votes for the 15th Melaka state election at 31 polling centres statewide.

       The total number of early voters consist of 9,217 army personnel and their spouses, as well as 2,340 police personnel.

       The state election will witness a battle between Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan fielding candidates in all 28 state seats.

       A total of 112 candidates will be contesting in the polls.

       The EC has set Nov 20 as polling day.