KUCHING: A total of 89% of eligible early voters, or 18,141 individuals, fulfilled their responsibilities in the 12th Sarawak election on Tuesday (Dec 14).

       Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak, in a statement, said the number of voters comprised military and police personnel and their spouses.

       "The EC congratulates all Returning Officers and the team for carrying out their responsibilities well today.

       "Appreciation and thanks are also extended to the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Armed Forces, Ministry of Health, National Security Council, Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee, local authorities, media and all parties, directly and indirectly involved, for all their cooperation and support that has been given to the EC,” he said.

       Early voting today was conducted at 85 early polling centres, involving 111 polling streams, from 7.30am to 5pm Tuesday.

       The EC has set polling day for the Sarawak election on this Saturday (Dec 18). - Bernama