WATCH this space as we bring you real-time, on-the-ground updates on the 2023 state elections happening in Kedah, Kelantan, Penang, Terengganu, Selangor and Negri Sembilan.
Voting centres in all six states open at 8am and close by 6pm.
LIVE UPDATES:
10.35pm: Pas dominates Kelantan state election with overwhelming victory, losing only 2 seats out of 45
It is a landslide victory for Pas in Kelantan, after losing only two of 45 seats in the Aug 12 state election.
Based on official results on the Election Commission (EC) online dashboard, Pas was only defeated in the Kota Lama and Galas constituencies.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942171/pas-dominates-kelant...
11.25pm: (OFFICIAL) PH-BN win eight more seats in Selangor
Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have officially won eight more state assembly seats in the Selangor state election as of 10.55pm.
Statements issued by the Election Commission, identified that PH had won the Taman Templer, Sungai Tua, Seri Serdang, Kinrara, Kampung Tunku, Bandar Utama, Meru and Pelabuhan Klang seats.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942169/official-ph-bn-win-e...
11.10pm: (OFFICIAL) Sanusi retains Jeneri with 16,000 majority
Caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor retained the Jeneri seat with a thumping majority of 16,050 in the 15th state election.
Sanusi, who is also the Perikatan Nasional election director, garnered 21,823 votes against Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim who obtained 5,773 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942159/official-sanusi-reta...
- PH-BN to form next Penang govt with two-third majority
The Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional coalition is well on its way to form the next state government with a two-third majority.
Announcing this today, caretaker Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the PH-BN coalition won a total of 29 seats.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942149/ph-bn-form-next-pena...
11.05pm: EC chairman: PN officially wins in Kedah; PH remains as govt in Penang
- Perikatan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, secures the Hulu Kelang (N18) seat with 1,617 majority.
As of 11.00pm: OFFICIAL RESULTS - Selangor polls
N.02 Sabak
Samad Hashim (PH) - 9,216
Sallehen Mukhyi (PN) - 13,431
Majority: 4,215
N.05 Hulu Bernam
Mohd Amran Sakir (PH) - 10,049
Mui'zzuddeen Mahyuddin (PN) - 10,718
Majority: 669
N.10 Bukit Melawati
Thiban Subramaniam (PH) - 13,795
Noorazley Yahya (PN) - 14,672
Majority: 877
N.11 Ijok
Jefri Mejan (PN) - 12,183
Amidi Abdul Manan (PH) - 11,271
Tan Cat Keong (Independent) - 194
Majority: 912
N.15 Taman Templer
Aida Nazeera Abd Rahman (Muda) - 765
Anfaal Saari (PH) - 22,247
Zaidy Abdul Talib (PN) - 21,780
Majority: 467
N.16 Sungai Tua
Amirudin Shari (PH) - 19,678
Hanif Jamaluddin (PN) - 14,493
Suman Gopal (Independent) - 430
Majority: 5,185
N.24 Semenyih
Wan Zulaika Anua (BN) - 35,806
Nushi Mahfodz (PN) - 37,068
Majority: 1,262
N.29 Seri Serdang
Amir Hadi (Muda) - 1,834
Mohd Shukor Mustaffa (PN) - 26,659
Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi (PH) - 37,411
Majority: 10,752
N.30 Kinrara
Ng Sze Han (PH) - 71,290
Wong Yong Kang (PN) - 16,755
Majority: 54,535
N.33 Taman Medan
Ahmad Akhir Pawan Chik (PH) - 22,286
Dr. Afif Bahardin (PN) - 22,316
Majority: 30
N.35 Kampung Tunku
Lim Yi Wei (PH) - 33,640
Ruby Chin (PN) - 3,367
Majority: 30,273
N.36 Bandar Utama
Aliff Taufid (PN) - 4,399
Jamaliah Jamaluddin (PH) - 39,845
Abe Lim (Muda) - 2,496
Majority: 35,446
N.42 Meru
Hasnizam Adham (PN) - 23,558
Sivaranjani Manickam (PSM) - 899
Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH) - 26,980
Majority: 3,422
N.44 Selat Klang
Datuk Mohd Roslee Abd Hamid (BN) - 16,818
Datuk Abdul Rashid Bin Asari (PN) - 25,143
Datuk Ezam Mohd Nor (PRM) - 742
Majority: 8,325
N.46 Pelabuhan Klang
Wan Hasrina Wan Hassan (PN) - 16,658
Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH) - 21,889
Syed Ahmad Putra Syed Isa (PRM) - 269
Majority: 5,231
10.52pm: Anwar arrives for state election results viewing
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived for the state election results viewing at World Trade Centre here tonight.
Prior to that, Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan were seen in the building.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942155/anwar-arrives-state-...
10.45pm: PH winners in Selangor head to base in Klang
More Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates who have unofficially won are arriving at Wyndham Hotel here, where the state election results will be officially announced.
Caretaker menteri besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari is expected to make his way here for a press conference later.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942147/ph-winners-selangor-...
10.40pm: (OFFICIAL) PH-BN have won 13 seats so far in Selangor
Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional have officially won 13 state seats in the Selangor elections as of 10.15pm.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942143/official-ph-bn-have-...
10.20pm: (UNOFFICIAL) BN-PH secures simple majority to form N. Sembilan state govt
Pakatan Harapan, along with its political partner in the unity government, Barisan Nasional, have been returned as the state government after unconfirmed results revealed that the coalition had won 20 seats in the state elections.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942128/unofficial-bn-ph-sec...
As of 10.15pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor polls
N.02 Sabak
Samad Hashim (PH) - 9,176
Sallehen Mukhyi (PN) - 13,472
N.03 Sungai Panjang
Mohd Imran Tamrin (BN) - 2,124
Razali Saari (PN) - 3,755
N.05 Hulu Bernam
Mohd Amran Sakir (PH) - 5,476
Mui'zzuddeen Mahyuddin (PN) - 6,360
N.06 Kuala Kubu Bharu
Lee Kee Hiong (PH) - 14,862
Teoh Kin Heong (PN) - 10,743
Chng Boon Lai (PRM) - 527
Siva Prakash Ramasamy (Muda) - 1,186
N.07 Batang Kali
Muhammad Muhaimin Harith Abdullah (PN) - 0
Mohd Isa Abu Kasim (BN) - 0
N.10 Bukit Melawati
Thiban Subramaniam (PH) - 13,838
Noorazley Yahya (PN) - 14,617
N.12 Jeram
Jahaya Ibrahim (BN) - 0
Harrison Hassan (BN) - 0
N.13 Kuang
Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah (PN) - 14,393
Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican (BN) - 10,811
Sallehudin Amiruddin (Independent) - 1,021
N.14 Rawang
Chua Weik Kiat (PH) - 36,130
Rejean Kumar Ratnam (PN) - 11,755
N.15 Taman Templer
Aida Nazeera Abd Rahman (Muda) - 619
Anfaal Saari (PH) - 10,869
Zaidy Abdul Talib (PN) - 13,054
N.16 Sungai Tua
Amirudin Shari (PH) - 19,521
Hanif Jamaluddin (PN) - 14,320
Suman Gopal (Independent) - 429
N.17 Gombak Setia
Mohamed Salim Mohamed Ali (Independent) - 760
Muhammad Hilman Idham (PN) - 22,748
Megat Zulkarnain Omardin - 21,631
N.23 Dusun Tua
Azhar Hambali (PN) - 23,509
Johan Abd Aziz (BN) - 26,894
Al Hafiz Ikhwan Mohamad Asaad (Muda) - 3,110
N.24 Semenyih
Wan Zulaika Anua (BN) - 14,677
Nushi Mahfodz (PN) - 12,396
N.25 Kajang
Cheong Kian Young (PH) - 35,751
Liew Sin Kim (PN) - 13,166
Arutchelvan Subramaniams (PSM) - 1,847
10.12pm: PAS officially wins Terengganu and Kelantan: EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh
10.05pm: PH-BN fails to capture Kuala Terengganu
The PH-BN coalition failed in its attempt to capture the Kuala Terengganu Parliamentary seat after Pas candidate Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim outpaced his challenger, Azan Ismail of PH, in the by-election today.
As of 9pm, Ahmad Amzad secured a total of 26,791 votes, while Azan managed to garner only 8,115 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942119/ph-bn-fails-capture-...
10.00pm: Crowd gathering at PN base in Concorde Hotel
Perikatan Nasional supporters have started gathering at Concorde Hotel here in anticipation of the official 15th state election results.
While the Election Commission is hard at work tallying the votes from Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kedah, Kelantan and Perlis, the number of supporters at the hotel are gradually increasing.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942121/crowd-gathering-pn-b...
9.50pm [Official] PH takes Bukit Antarabangsa seat in Selangor
Pakatan Harapan's Kamri Kamaruddin has won the Bukit Antarabangsa state assembly seat.
The Election Commission, in a statement, said Kamri had polled 30,772 votes to finish with a majority vote of 16,280 over Perikatan Nasional's Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942124/official-ph-takes-bu...
9.45pm: Loke retains Chennah seat
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has retained the Chennah state seat after unofficial results show he won by a majority of 2,200 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942111/unofficial-loke-reta...
As of 9.40pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- Amirudin claims victory in Sungai Tua
Caretaker Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has claimed victory in the contest for the Sungai Tua seat.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942103/unofficial-amirudin-...
- PH retains Sekinchan
PH candidate, Ng Suee Lim has won 10,232 votes against PN's Goh Gaik Meng with a majority of 4,018 votes.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942101/unofficial-ph-retain...
- 10 seats in PH Selangor hands
As of 9.20pm these seats are Sekinchan, Seri Kembangan, Kinrara, Bandar Utama, Subang Jaya, Bukit Gasing, Kampung Tunku, Bandar Baru Klang, Pandamaran and Banting.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942105/unofficial-10-seats-...
As of 9.30pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- Selangor polls: Tengku Zamrah beats the odd, PH claims victory in Ampangan
Unofficial results showed Tengku Zamrah polled 6,054 votes to defeat two other contenders, including Datuk Dr Mohamad Rafie Ab Malek, who sought to defend the seat as an independent.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942093/unofficial-tengku-za...
- Kelantan polls: PH wins Kota Lama
As of 9pm, Amanah candidate Dr Hafidzah Mustakim obtained 9,691 votes while Perikatan Nasional candidate Datuk Zamri Ismail received 9,489 votes.
- Kelantan Deputy MB Amar wins in Panchor
Caretaker Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has won the Panchor seat with 18,700 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942097/unofficial-kelantan-...
- Ahmad Yakob wins with 12,345-vote majority in Pasir Pekan
Caretaker menteri besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob has won the Pasir Pekan seat with a 12,345-vote majority.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942107/ahmad-yakob-wins-123...
As of 9.15pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- Negri Sembilan polls: PH wins Klawang
PH won through Datuk Bakri Sawir of Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) who retained the seat after he polled 4,598 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942078/unofficial-negri-sem...
- Kedah polls: Sanusi leading by 14,000 votes in Jeneri
Based on the latest unofficial result, Sanusi is leading by 14,159 majority votes after securing 18,943 votes against his BN candidate Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim who polled 4,784 votes.
-Selangor polls: PH candidate claims victory in Bandar Utama
Its candidate, Jamaliah Jamaluddin claimed she has unofficially won the constituency with a 26,957 vote majority.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942096/unofficially-ph-cand...
- Selangor polls: PN wins Sungai Burong
Its candidate, Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin obtained 15,447 votes against Barisan Nasional's Mohamad Khir Ramli who received 8,605 votes. This means that Zamri won with a 6,842-vote majority so far.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942082/unofficial-pn-wins-s...
- Selangor polls: PH's Danial still leading with 8,356 votes in Batu Tiga
As of 9pm, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Danial Al-Rashid Haron garnered 8,356 votes while Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Datuk Seri Rina Harun won 6,882 votes. Muda candidate Syaidiyah Izzati Nur Razak Maideen continues to trail behind with 501 votes.
9.00pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- PH won through Datuk Bakri Sawir of Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) who retained the seat after he polled 4,598 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942078/unofficial-negri-sem...
- Penang polls: PH's Azrul claims victory for Bayan Lepas state seat
He defeated state Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Dominic Lau Hoe Chai.
Based on unofficial result, he said he has won the Bayan Lepas state seat with a 2,454 vote-majority.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942076/phs-azrul-claims-vic...
As of 8.55pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Kedah state election:
N.07 Kuala Nerang
Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria (PN) - 15502
Ridzwan Abu Bakar (PH) - 3403
N.08 Pedu
Mohd Radzi Md Amin (PN) - 8762
Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid (BN) - 4405
N.24 Jeneri
Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (PN) - 12,077
Datuk Muhamad Khizri Abu Kasim (BN) - 3,160
As of 8.50pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election
N.16 Sungai Tua
Amirudin Shari (PH) - 7,070
Muhammad Hanif Jamaluddin (PN)- 4,487
Suman Gopal (BEBAS)- 117
N.15 Taman Templer
Zaidy Abdul Talib (PN) - 1538
Anfaal Saari (PH) - 1377
Aida Rahman (Muda) - 288
N.18 Hulu Kelang
Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (PN) - 7,680
Juwairiya Zulkifli (PH) - 6,793
8.50pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- Victory assured for Lim Guan Eng
As of 8.28pm, with 65% of ballots counted for the N23 Air Putih seat, Lim has secured 8,710 votes as opposed to PN's Kong Cheng Ann (764) and PRM's Teh Yee Cheu (426).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942058/victory-assured-lim-...
- Terengganu polls: Clean sweep for Pas, wins all 32 seats contested
Pas has shown complete dominance in the state election by reportedly winning all 32 contested state (DUN) seats throughout Terengganu.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942064/unofficial-terenggan...
8.45pm: (Unofficial) Negri Sembilan polls: BN wins Palong seat
Unofficial results showed BN through its candidate, Mustapha Nagoor, has won Palong after he polled 7,955 votes.
His contender Noor Azuan Pamin of Perikatan Nasional (PN) garnered 7,396 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942066/unofficial-negri-sem...
As of 8.40pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election
N.02 Sabak
Samad Hashim (PH) - 5,599
Sallehen Mukhyi (PN) - 6,883
N.03 Sungai Panjang
Mohd Imran Tamrin (BN) - 2,124
Razali Saari (PN) - 3,755
N.04 Sekinchan
Goh Gaik Meng (PN) - 6,214
Ng Suee Lim (PH) - 10,232
N.05 Hulu Bernam
Mohd Amran Sakir (PH) - 272
Mui'zzuddeen Mahyuddin (PN) - 98
N.06 Kuala Kubu Bharu
Lee Kee Hiong (PH) - 12,268
Teoh Kin Heong (PN) - 7,893
Chng Boon Lai (PRM) - 435
Siva Prakash Ramasamy (Muda) - 885
N.09 Permatang
Mohd Yahya Mat Sahri (PH) - 10,134
Nurul Syazwani Noh Omar (PN) - 9,874
N.10 Bukit Melawati
Thiban Subramaniam (PH) - 6,682
Noorazley Yahya (PN) - 6,021
N.11 Ijok
Jefri Mejan (PN) - 10,793
Amidi Abdul Manan (PH) - 6,762
Tan Cat Keong (Independent) - 69
8.30pm: (UNOFFICIAL) PH wins in Banting
Pakatan Harapan has won in the Banting state seat in Selangor based on unofficial results released as of 8pm.
Papparaidu Veraman won with 23,605 votes or 53 per cent of the overall votes as compared to Perikatan Nasional's Saravanan Mutto Krishnan, who obtained 3,624 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942042/unofficial-ph-wins-b...
As of 8.25pm (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election:
N.13 Kuang
Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah (PN) - 1,285
Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican (BN) - 1,681
Sallehudin Amiruddin (Independent) - 107
N.14 Rawang
Chua Weik Kiat (PH) - 13,498
Rejean Kumar Ratnam (PN) - 5,061
N.16 Sungai Tua
Amirudin Shari (PH) - 9,707
Hanif Jamaluddin (PN) - 6,830
Suman Gopal (Independent) - 235
N.18 Hulu Kelang
Mohamed Azmin Ali (PN) - 5,386
Juwairiya Zulkifli (PH) - 4,828
N.19 Bukit Antarabangsa
Mohd Kamri Kamaruddin (PH) - 2,641
Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif (PN) - 1,173
Melanie Ting Yi Hlin (Muda) - 93
N.20 Lembah Jaya
Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad (PH) - 3,917
Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin (PN) - 3,067
N.21 Pandan Indah
Izham Hashim (PH) - 6,853
Fazil Mohamad Dali (PN) - 4,131
Noor Faralisa Redzuan (Muda) - 284
Sivaneswaran Ramasundram (Independent) - 40
N.22 Teratai
Yew Jia Haur (PH) - 17,272
Chew Han Keai (PN) - 4,232
N.23 Dusun Tua
Azhar Hambali (PN) - 18,466
Johan Abd Aziz (BN) - 19,003
Al Hafiz Ikhwan Mohamad Asaad (Muda) - 2,332
N.24 Semenyih
Wan Zulaika Anua (BN) - 2,433
Nushi Mahfodz (PN) - 1,875
N.25 Kajang
Cheong Kian Young (PH) - 11,993
Liew Sin Kim (PN) - 3,300
Arutchelvan Subramaniams (PSM) - 412
N.41 Batu Tiga
Cheda Razak (MUDA) - 1,244
Danial Al Rashid (PH) - 598
Datuk Seri Rina Harun (PN) - 59
8.22pm: Selangor election: PH leading with 10 seats, PN leading with 2
Unofficial results of the 56 state seats contested in Selangor showed that Pakatan Harapan (PH) is leading with 10 seats.
They are Sekinchan, Dusun Tua, Balakong, Seri Kembangan, Kampung Tunku, Bandar Baru Klang, Pandamaran, Banting, Kota Kemuning and Tanjong Sepat.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942040/selangor-election-ph...
8.20pm: (UNOFFICIAL)
- Azmin trailing in race for Hulu Kelang seat
Perikatan Nasional's Datuk Seri Mohamad Azmin Ali is trailing by 558 votes at present in the battle for the Hulu Kelang state seat in Selangor.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942046/azmin-trailing-race-...
- Rina Harun closing gap on PH lead at Batu Tiga
Perikatan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Rina Harun is closing the gap with current leader, Pakatan Harapan candidate Danial Al-Rashid Haron, who now only leads by 707 votes for the Batu Tiga constituency.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942050/rina-harun-closing-g...
- Loke looks likely to retain Chennah
According to unofficial results, Loke has polled 5,888 votes against his contender Rosmadi Arif of Perikatan Nasional who obtained 3,688 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942056/unofficial-results-l...
8.18pm: Unofficial results: Tok Mat gets to keep Rantau
Unofficial results showed Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has won Rantau in the Negri Sembilan state election.
The Defence Minister is leading with 9,810 majority votes after he polled 15,314 votes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942044/unofficial-results-t...
8.15pm: Unofficial result for Selangor
Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Hadad (Altimate) of Pakatan Harapan is leading in N20 Lembah Jaya with 1,244 votes, ahead of Perikatan Nasional's Sharifah Hazlizah Syed Ariffin with 676 votes.
8.10pm: Unofficial result for Negri Sembilan: Aminuddin leading in Sikamat
Unofficial results show caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is leading the four-cornered contest for the Sikamat seat.
As of 8pm today, the unofficial tally showed the state PH chairman has polled 4,700 votes against his three contenders.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942037/unofficial-result-ne...
8.08pm: Unofficial results: PH-BN wins 6 seats in Penang
Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional has won at least six state seats.
They are Bagan Jermal, Padang Lalang, Pengkalan Kota, Komtar, Batu Lanchang and Paya Terubong.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942034/unofficial-results-p...
As of 7.50pm (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election:
N.30 Kinrara
Ng Sze Han (PH) - 17,428
Wong Yong Kang (PN) - 4,063
N.31 Subang Jaya
Michelle Ng Mei Sze (PH) - 4,700
S. Gana (PN) - 1,147
Zayd Shaukat (Muda) - 364
N.33 Taman Medan
Ahmad Akhir Pawan Chik (PH) - 3,395
Dr. Afif Bahardin (PN) - 3,219
N.34 Bukit Gasing
Rajiv Rishyakaran (PH) - 6,235
Nallan Dhanabalan (PN) - 478
VKK Raja (Muda) - 284
N.35 Kampung Tunku
Lim Yi Wei (PH) - 15,541
Ruby Chin (PN) - 1,530
N.36 Bandar Utama
Aliff Taufid (PN) - 11,075
Jamaliah Jamaluddin (PH) - 11,075
Abe Lim (Muda) - 693
N.37 Bukit Lanjan
Pua Pei Ling (PH) - 8,451
Muniraa Abu Bakar (PN) - 1,541
N.38 Paya Jaras
Khairuddin Othman (PH) - 3,498
Datuk Dr Halim Tamuri (PN) - 1,693
Nurhaslinda Basri (Independent) - 27
N.39 Kota Damansara
Izuan Kassim (PH) - 2,671
Radzlan Jalaludin (PN) - 1,477
Sivarajan Arumugam (PSM) - 79
As for 7.40pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election:
N.02 Sabak
Samad Hashim (PH) - 1,431
Sallehen Mukhyi (PN) - 1,260
N.04 Sekinchan
Ng Suee Lim (PH) - 8,862
Goh Gaik Meng (PN) - 4,461
N.05 Hulu Bernam
Mohd Amran Sakir (PH) - 272
Mui'zzuddeen Mahyuddin (PN) - 98
N.06 Kuala Kubu Bharu
Teoh Kin Heong (PN) - 1,478
Lee Kee Hiong (PH) - 1,303
Chng Boon Lai (PRM) - 101
Siva Prakash Ramasamy (Muda) - 81
N.08 Sungai Burong
Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin (PN) - 744
Mohamad Khir Ramli (BN) - 407
N.09 Permatang
Mohd Yahya Mat Sahri (PH) - 2,590
Nurul Syazwani Noh Omar (PN) - 1,955
N.10 Bukit Melawati
Thiban Subramaniam (PH) - 487
Noorazley Yahya (PN) - 359
As of 7.25pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election
N.30 Kinrara
Ng Sze Han (PH) - 9,053
Wong Yong Kang (PN) - 2,591
N.31 Subang Jaya
Michelle Ng Mei Sze (PH) - 709
S. Gana (PN) - 608
Zayd Shaukat (Muda) - 72
N.32 Seri Setia
Dr Fahmi Ngah (PH) - 174
Mohd Zubir Embong (PN) - 53
Harindran Looganathan (Independent) - 10
Dobby Chew (Muda) - 7
N.33 Taman Medan
Ahmad Akhir Pawan Chik (PH) - 1,796
Dr. Afif Bahardin (PN) - 1,069
N.34 Bukit Gasing
Rajiv Rishyakaran (PH) - 4,196
Nallan Dhanabalan (PN) - 361
VKK Raja (Muda) - 160
N.35 Kampung Tunku
Lim Yi Wei (PH) - 10,588
Ruby Chin (PN) - 964
N.36 Bandar Utama
Jamaliah Jamaluddin (PH) - 1,885
Aliff Taufid (PN) - 229
Abe Lim (Muda) - 54
N.37 Bukit Lanjan
Muniraa Abu Bakar (PN) - 246
Pua Pei Ling (PH) - 727
N.39 Kota Damansara
Izuan Kassim (PH) - 259
Radzlan Jalaludin (PN) - 9
Sivarajan Arumugam (PSM) - 8
As of 7.20pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Kedah state election:
N.07 Kuala Nerang
Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria (PN) - 457
Ridzwan Abu Bakar (PH) - 127
N.08 Pedu
Mohd Radzi Md Amin (PN) - 212
Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid (BN) - 60
N.1 Ayer Hangat
Shamsilah Siru (PN) - 167
Safwan Hanif Shafie (Independent) - 18
Hisham Suhaily Othman (BN) - 94
Zulfadli Mohd Yusoff (Independent) - 03
N.2 Kuah
Amar Pared Mahamud (PN) - 412 undi
Ahmad Fauzi Chik (PH) - 255 undi
Mazlan Ahmad (Bebas) - 09 undi
As of 7.15pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election:
N.45 Bandar Baru Klang
Dr Quah Perng Fei (PH) - 4,494
Tan Seng Huat (PN) - 296
N.19 Bukit Antarabangsa
Perikatan Nasional (Sasha Lyna) - 239
Pakatan Harapan (Kamri Kamaruddin) -90
Muda (Melanie Ting) - 4
N.50 Kota Kemuning
Preakas Sampunathan (PH) - 618
Jimmy Chew Jyh Gang (PN) - 66
N.52 Banting
Papparaidu Veraman (PH) - 392
Ang Wei Yang (Independent) - 19
Saravanan Mutto Krishnan (PN) - 6
As of 7.10pm:
N.36 Bandar Utama
Aliff Taufid (PN) - 136
Jamaliah Jamaluddin (PH) - 57
Abe Lim (Muda) - 2
N.41 Batu Tiga
Cheda Razak (Muda) - 656
Danial Al-Rashid (PH) - 424
Rina Harun (PN) - 42
N.23 Dusun Tua
Azhar Hambali (PN) - 1,517
Johan Abd Aziz (BN) - 520
Al Hafiz Ikhwan Mohamad Asaad (Muda) - 22
N.27 Balakong
Wayne Ong Chun Wei (PH) - 2,491
Steven Lai (PN) - 244
N.28 Seri Kembangan
Wong Siew Ki (PH) - 529
Liau Wei Jian (PN) - 91
Wong Jung Lik (Independent) - 21
As of 7.00pm:
SHAH ALAM: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) candidate Syaidiyah Izzati Nur Razak Maideen is leading the unofficial vote counting for Batu Tiga constituency as of 7pm.
According to SelangorKini, she recorded 656 votes and closely followed by Danial Al-Rashid Haron from Pakatan Harapan (PH) who garnered 424 votes so far.
Datuk Seri Rina Harun from Perikatan Nasional (PN) gotten 42 votes.
N.50 Kota Kemuning
Preakas Sampunathan (PH) - 618
Jimmy Chew Jyh Gang (PN) - 66
N.52 Banting
Papparaidu Veraman (PH) - 392
Ang Wei Yang (Independent) - 19
Saravanan Mutto Krishnan (PN) - 6
As of 6.57pm:
N.19 Bukit Antarabangsa
Sasha Lyna (PN) - 239
Kamri Kamaruddin (PH) -90
Melanie Ting (Muda) - 4
N.46 Pelabuhan Klang
Wan Hasrina Wan Hassan (PN) - 356
Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH) - 66
Syed Ahmad Putra Syed Isa (PRM) - 3
N.47 Pandamaran
Tony Leung Tuck Chee (PH) - 2,776
B. Gunalan (PN) - 880
Tan Kang Yap (PRM) - 25
SHAH ALAM: In Subang Jaya, Pakatan Harapan's Michelle Ng Mei Sze has taken an early lead with 396 votes as of 6.45pm.
Her opponents S. Gana of Perikatan Nasional and Zayd Shaukat of Muda have so far amassed 53 and 31 votes, respectively.
In Kampung Tunku, PH's Lim Yi Wei has also taken the lead with 794 votes compared to PN's Ruby Chin, who has 219 votes for now.
N.31 Subang Jaya
Michelle Ng Mei Sze (PH) - 396
S. Gana (PN) - 53
Zayd Shaukat (Muda) - 31
N.35 Kampung Tunku
Lim Yi Wei (PH) - 794
Ruby Chin (PN) - 219
6.57pm: EC looking into Sanusi revealing his vote incident
ALOR STAR: The Election Commission is looking into the issue of caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor showing his marked ballot paper while posing for press photographers this morning.
A spokesman with the commission said the matter would be referred to its Legal Department for a review.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/942011/ec-looking-sanusi-re...
6.40pm: (UNOFFICIAL) Selangor state election
SHAH ALAM: In the Kinrara state seat, Perikatan Nasional's Wong Yong Kang is leading his opponent, Pakatan Harapan's Ng Sze Han by 626 votes to 206 votes as of 6.45pm.
In Pandamaran, PN's Gunalan Balakrishnan is in the lead so far with 445 votes compared to Leong Tuck Chee of (257) and Tan Kang Yap of Parti Rakyat Malaysia, who has only two votes for now.
N.30 Kinrara
Wong Yong Kang (PN) - 626
Ng Sze Han (PH) - 206
N.47 Pandamaran
Gunalan Balakrishnan (PN) - 445
Leong Tuck Chee (PH) - 257
Tan Kang Yap (PRM) - 2
6.25pm: Polling centres for six state polls, KT by-election closed, vote-tallying process begins
ll 3,190 polling centres for the state elections in six states and 41 others for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election, which were opened from 8am today, were closed at 6pm.
Depending on the number of voters, several centres began to close in stages from as early as 1pm before polling ended at 6 pm.
Once the voting centres closed, all the ballot boxes were taken to the 186 vote tallying centres and the official results will be announced by the Election Commission tonight.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/942000/polling-centres-six-st...
6.17pm: Sanusi revealed his ballot paper before placing it in box
Kedah caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has reportedly revealed his vote on the ballot paper before placing it inside the ballot box.
Sanusi, who is also Perikatan Nasional election director, committed the act at a polling centre at SK Bandar Baru Beris Jaya, Jeniang, at 11am earlier today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941998/sanusi-revealed-his-...
6.02pm: EC starts counting early votes for 6 states, Kuala Terengganu by-election
The counting of votes (early votes) for the six state elections and the Kuala Terengganu Parliamentary constituency by-election, has started.
The counting process was broadcast live on the Election Commission's (EC) Facebook since 4pm today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941994/ec-starts-counting-ear...
5.56pm: Four polling centres closed in Selangor as of 2pm
Four polling centres for four state seats in Selangor closed at 2pm earlier today.
According to the Selangor state Election Commission office, the four respective seats are Sungai Air Tawar (N.01), Kuala Kubu Baharu (N.06), Permatang (N.09), and Ijok (N.11).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941991/four-polling-centres...
5.35pm: Three names will be presented to Pas president for MB post: Ahmad Yakob
Pas leadership will submit the name of three potential candidates for the Kelantan Menteri Besar post to the president after the state election results are announced tonight.
Caretaker Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Ahmad Yakob, said that the selection of the candidate would be decided by Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, before being presented to the Sultan of Kelantan.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941979/three-names-will-be-...
5.18pm: Four states record voter turnout of over 60 pct at 4pm
Terengganu is the only state where the voter turnout has reached 70 per cent as of 4pm.
The EC in their latest update said four states have recorded a turnout of over 60 per cent.
They are Kedah (68 per cent), Pulau Pinang (67 per cent), Selangor (65 per cent) and Negri Sembilan (62 per cent).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941975/four-states-record-vot...
5.08pm: Centenarian votes for the 15th time
Age is just a number for Terengganu's oldest woman, Munah Adam, when it comes to voting.
The woman from Kampung Pasir Raja, Hulu Dungun, who is said to be 108, cast her ballot for the 15th time in the Terengganu election at SK Pasir Raja, about 11am, today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941969/centenarian-votes-15...
5.00pm: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling civic duty to vote
More than 50 per cent of the 9.67 million eligible voters in the six state elections held in Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negri Sembilan and Selangor are youths aged 39 years and below, with 661,905 between 18 and 20 years old; 2.16 million between 21 and 29; and 2.16 million aged 30 to 39.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941963/young-voters-embrace-d...
4:40pm: EC: Voter turnout exceeds 60pct in three states as of 3pm
With a few hours remaining until polling closes, voter turnout has exceeded the 60 per cent mark in three states as of 3pm, according to a report by the Election Commission.
In its latest update, the Election Commission indicated that the highest voter turnout was recorded in Terengganu at 64 per cent.
Following closely were Kedah (63 per cent), Penang (60 per cent), Selangor (58 per cent), Negri Sembilan (56 per cent) and Kelantan (51 per cent).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941956/ec-voter-turnout-exc...
4:35pm: Negri Sembilan polls: 83-year-old woman dies after casting vote
A woman lost consciousness after dipping her finger in ink to vote at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Rokan polling centre in Gemencheh, here, before being confirmed dead this morning.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941954/negri-sembilan-polls-8...
4:30pm: Surrounded, heckled and threatened, Bagan Dalam's independent candidate lodges report
Independent candidate for the Bagan Dalam state seat M. Satees said the incident happened at SK Sg Nyior, where he had gone to inspect the ballot boxes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2023/08/941952/surrounded-heckl...
4:00pm: Ahmad Yakob finally turns up to cast his vote
The Pasir Pekan candidate arrived at the centre at 3.25pm, accompanied by several bodyguards.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941928/ahmad-yakob-finally-tu...
3:40pm: IGP: Until 2pm, voting process in 6 states peaceful, under control
As of 2pm today, no police reports of untoward incidents were received involving any of the voting centres or processes.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941920/igp-until-2pm-voting-p...
3:35pm: State Polls: Traffic flow smooth as of 1pm
Traffic was moving smoothly on all major highways in the country as of 1pm today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941901/state-polls-traffic-fl...
3:30pm: Only a few states reach 50 per cent voter turnout by 2pm
Kedah and Terengganu recorded the highest turnout with 56 per cent followed by Pulau Pinang at 53 per cent.
Selangor recorded 51 per cent of voter turnout, while Kelantan recorded 45 per cent.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941913/only-few-states-reac...
3:05pm: There will no by-election in Jeneri, I will win the case, insists Sanusi
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi who is facing trial for two counts of uttering seditious remarks that could incite disloyalty towards the rulers, has expressed confidence that he would not be found guilty of the charges.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941894/there-will-no-election...
3:00pm: KJ blames voter fatigue, bad weather for low voter turnout
Voter fatigue from too much politicking and bad weather may have deterred more people from going out to vote in the state elections, former Rembau member of Parliament Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941890/kj-blames%C2%A0voter...
2:45pm: Voter turnout in most states below 50 pct at 1pm
The Election Commission in their latest update said only Terengganu reached the 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1pm today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941877/voter-turnout%C2%A0-mo...
2:48pm: Young voters amazed by speedy voting process in comparison to GE15
Compared to the 15th General Election (GE15) in November last year, today's voting process in the Batu Tiga constituency was a pleasant surprise for the young voters who turned out to vote.
Muhammad Anis Danish, 26, said that he arrived by 1.46pm at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seksyen 19 here and left barely five minutes later.
He said that during GE15, it took him close to an hour from waiting in line to finally vote.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941881/young-voters-amazed-sp...
2:45pm: Too early to make conclusion about voter turnout, says Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said it is too early to jump to conclusions with the voter turnout when there were still five hours left for the polling process.
The Transport Minister and Seremban member of parliament said this when commenting about the low voter turnout in states such as Kelantan early in the morning.
However, Loke is upbeat that the situation will improve and that more people will vote later in the day.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941879/too-early-make-conclus...
2:42pm: Voter turnout in most states below 50 pct at 1pm
Voter turnout in most states has yet to surpass the 50 per cent mark despite only five hours left to go.
The Election Commission in their latest update said only Terengganu reached the 50 per cent voter turnout as of 1pm today.
This was followed by Kedah (49 per cent), Pulau Pinang (46 per cent), Selangor (44 per cent) and Negeri Sembilan (42 per cent).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941877/voter-turnout%C2%A0-mo...
2:34pm: Voters at Gombak polling centre able to cast votes in mere minutes
The polling centre at SK Taman Seri Gombak 2 is seeing a lesser voter turnout than the 15th General Election (GE15).
Checks by the New Straits Times at 1pm today revealed very few people queuing up at the centre at that time. Those who were at the centre were able to cast their ballots in just under 10 minutes.
Voter Isfayati Ismail, 49, said she was able to vote in mere minutes, unlike the time she had to line up for hours when voting in GE15 last year.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941874/voters-gombak-pollin...
2:30pm: Senior citizen casts vote with unwavering excitement
Senior citizen Tey Hai Eng Yu, 88, has always voted since she became eligible, and even though she was in a wheelchair and had to be transported to the polling station, she could not contain her excitement to cast her vote today.
In fact, her son in-law, Wong Wan Kwai, 62, admitted that every time there is an election, his mother-in-law would get very excited and could not wait to vote.
However because of her advanced age, Tey could not recall the number of times she had come out to vote.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941871/senior-citizen-casts-v...
2:25pm: Megat Zulkarnain confident in positive voter support in Gombak Setia
Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin expressed his confidence that voters in Gombak Setia would vote for a stable government that could bring them prosperity.
Clad in a bright red shirt, the Gombak Setia Barisan Nasional candidate said he could feel the positive vibes despite standing against incumbent assemblyman Hilman Idham from Perikatan Nasional.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941866/megat-zulkarnain-con...
2:20pm: Low voter turnout at SK Klang Gates polling centre
Despite favourable weather conditions in the area, voter turnout was low at the SK Klang Gates polling station.
An Election Commission (EC) worker at the polling centre when met, said that as of noon, it was estimated that less than 50 per cent of voters had turned up at the SK Klang Gates polling centre.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941864/low-voter-turnout-sk...
2:18pm: KJ: Zahid unlikely to step down if Umno performed poorly in polls
Khairy Jamaluddin does not believe Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will step down if the party performs badly in the state elections.
The sacked Umno leader said it would be business as usual for the party irrespective of the polls which are being held in Negri Sembilan and five other states in the country.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941862/kj-zahid-unlikely-st...
2:05pm: Unsealed ballot box: PN's candidate to lodge police report
Voting at a stream at SK Seri Relau here has been suspended after a ballot box was found to be unsealed.
The discovery was made by Perikatan Nasional's candidate for the Paya Terubong state seat, Andrew Ooi, when he visited the voting station about 11.30am.
Speaking to the New Straits Times, Ooi said he was dissatisfied to find the ballot box unsealed.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941860/unsealed-ballot-box-...
2pm: Mohd Amar confirms that Ahmad does not want to stay on as menteri besar
Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has confirmed that Datuk Ahmad Yakob did not want to return as the Kelantan menteri besar.
The caretaker deputy menteri besar said since the 14th General Election (GE14), Ahmad conveyed his intention of not wanting to seek reelection in the state poll.
He said despite Ahmad's wishes, Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang initially felt that Ahmad should still be menteri besar.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941853/mohd-amar-confirms-a...
1:59pm: Sanusi's brother turns down job offer abroad to exercise his voting rights
Shabudin Md Nor, the elder brother of Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi turned down two job offers in Saudi Arabia and Qatar so he could cast his vote in today's state polls.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941855/sanusis-brother-turn...
1:55pm: Elderly woman on stretcher, casts vote
Bayan Baru member of parliament Sim Tze Tzin wants voters to come out to vote.
Taking to Facebook, Sim posted a photo of an elderly woman on a stretcher.
His caption read: "Old aunty, sick. Still come out to vote although on a hospital bed.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941851/elderly-woman-stretc...
1:50pm: Stronger wave of support in six-state election compared to GE15, says Sanusi
Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the wave of support for the coalition in today's six-state election is significantly stronger than what was observed during the 15th General Election (GE15) held in November, last year.
The caretaker Menteri Besar expressed confidence that this wave would allow PN to retain three states—Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu—while acknowledging the possibility of changes in the three states held by Pakatan Harapan (PH).
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941849/stronger-wave-support-...
1:40pm: 'Young voters will normally come out in the afternoon'
The low turnout rate in Kelantan this morning could be due to youngster voters choosing to cast their votes later in the day.
A state Election Commission (EC) worker at SMK Kampung Laut polling centre said since the morning, mostly elderly voters were seen thronging the polling centre.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941836/young-voters-will-norm...
1:35pm: No excuse not to vote, says 86-year-old former teacher
Advanced age and reliance on a walking stick to aid mobility are no deterrents for Dahlan Abdul Ghani, 86, as he zealously heads to the polling station to participate in the Selangor elections.
Dahlan said it is both his responsibility and right as a Malaysian citizen to participate in selecting a new government to lead Selangor for the next five years.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941834/no-excuse-not-vote-s...
1:20pm: 'I have been voting since the time of the sailing ship logo
A senior citizen, who turned up early at a polling centre here today has never missed out a chance to cast his ballot.
Jamaluddin Abdullah, 74, said he has lost track of the number of times he exercised his right as a citizen.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941822/i-have-been-voting-t...
1:15pm: Deputy IGP says voting process has been smooth so far
Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said there were no untowards incidents in the state election in Selangor so far.
When met by the media during a press conference at the SK Klang Gates polling centre here, he urged for party supporters to abide the law.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941809/deputy-igp-says-voting...
1:00pm: Person with disabilities defies odds to participate in state election
In a display of unwavering determination, a person with disabilities (PwD) has defied physical limitations to participate in the state election.
Mohd Saiful Fahmi Yaakub, 36, born with a disability, ventured out with his family to exercise his voting rights.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941807/person-disabilities-de...
12:50pm: Abdul Hadi: Change in Kelantan MB,Deputy MB to give new spirit
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision to change the Kelantan Menteri Besar and Deputy Menteri Besar, if Pas is given the mandate again, is to give the state a new spirit.
He said the matter had been agreed upon by caretaker Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob and his deputy, Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941803/abdul-hadi-change-ke...
12:30pm: Anthony Loke casts his ballot
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke arrived at SJKC Sin Hua in Seremban at 12:30 noon to cast his ballot for the state election.
The Transport Minister and Seremban member of Parliament is a registered voter in the Mambau state constituency.
Loke, who is defending Chennah, also took some time to take pictures with voters and Election Commission workers on the premises.
12:20pm: BN candidate for Dusun Tua arrives at SK Semenyih to cast vote
Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Dusun Tua state seat Datuk Johan Abd Aziz arrived at Sekolah Kebangsaan Semenyih to cast his vote at 10.59am.
Clad in blue batik, Johan was accompanied by his wife, Datin Norsiah Ismail, and their children, Najwan Iman and Iman Suraya.
The Semenyih state seat is set to witness a straight fight between Hulu Langat Umno Wanita chief Wan Zulaika Anua and Selangor Pas information chief Nushi Mahfodz.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941789/bn-candidate-dusun-t...
12:05pm: Low voter turnout at Taman Templer's polling station
Candidate hopes for a boost later in the day
Perikatan Nasional's Taman Templer candidate Zaidy Abdul Talib hopes the crowds of voters at the SJK(C) Selayang Baru polling station will increase later today.
Zaidy said the number of votes casted so far were low.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941785/low-voter-turnout-ta...
12:00noon: State Polls: Dr Mahathir, Siti Hasmah cast ballots in Anak Bukit
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad cast his vote for the Anak Bukit state seat in the Kedah State Election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah here at 9.22am today.
His wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, also cast her ballot at the same polling centre.
When met by reporters, Tun Dr Mahathir called on the people to come out and vote, as the voter turnout at the polling centre this morning was low.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941781/state-polls-dr-mahat...
11:50am: Touching sight as candidate accompanies wife in wheelchair at polling centre
The arrival of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for Bukit Antarabangsa, Mohd Kamri Kamarudin pushing his ailing wife in a wheelchair to cast their votes attracted the attention of many other voters.
Mohd Kamri and his wife were casting their votes at SMK Seri Keramat near Ampang here early at 8.30am.
His wife, Suzana Shahruddin suffers from stage four Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and needs a wheelchair to move around.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941779/touching-sight-candida...
11:47am: Mahdzir Khalid casts vote, expresses satisfaction with polling process
Kedah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid fulfilled his voting obligation in the state elections at SK Naka at 9.50am here today.
Clad in a blue and red batik shirt, Mahdzir arrived at 9.25am accompanied by his wife, Datin Seri Noraini Abdullah, dressed in the same colours and also voting at the same polling centre.
Mahdzir said he was satisfied with the Election Commission's (EC) procedures for the polling process within the constituency this morning.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941777/mahdzir-khalid-casts-v...
11:40am: Kelantan sees lowest voter turnout at 17pct as of 10am
The voter turnout rate in Kelantan is the lowest, with only 17 per cent of eligible voters participating, in comparison to other states, which have achieved a turnout of 20 per cent as of 10am today.
The Election Commission, in a statement, said three states have achieved a 20 per cent voter turnout rate - Kedah (20 per cent), Terengganu (22 per cent) and Penang (20 per cent).
Selangor recorded 19 per cent voter turnout followed by Negri Sembilan at 18 per cent, while Kelantan had a voter turnout of 17 per cent as of 10am today.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941774/kelantan-sees-lowest-v...
11:20am: No public holiday if PH-BN wins in Penang
Penang has no plans to declare a public holiday if the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional coalition wins the state election.
Caretaker Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said although PH was confident of securing 30 seats to form the state government, no public holiday would be given.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941772/no-public-holiday-if-p...
11:17am: Candidates, party leaders among early birds at polling centres
Party leaders and candidates contesting in the state elections showed up early and were seen eagerly waiting to fulfil their civic duty before polling centres opened early this morning.
Some of them were already lining up with other voters from as early as 7.30am while waiting for the polling centres in Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu to open.
Among the early birds was Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz who voted at Sekolah Kebangsaaan (SK) Puncak Alam 2 for the Jeram state seat where he finished voting by 8.02am.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941767/candidates-party-leade...
11:11am: Vote wisely, Pas sec-gen tells Kelantan voters
"I hope Kelantan voters will make wise decisions in this state election," said Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
The Kota Baru MP hoped that voters would choose the party that is best equipped to govern the state effectively.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941769/vote-wisely-pas-sec-...
11:00am: 2 polling centres located side by side in Gombak leaves voters confused
There are three polling centres located along a less than one kilometre-long stretch in Gombak and this has left some voters confused.
Two of these polling centres- SK Taman Seri Gombak and SK Taman Seri Gombak 2- are located side by side and this caused voters to be puzzled when they arrive in the area.
This compelled them to double check their details on the Election Commission website.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941761/2-polling-centres-loca...
10:53am: #PRN2023: 'Kembali bersilaturahim', Anwar tells the people
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for reconciliation following the end of the state elections' campaign period.
"The campaigning season has come to an end.
"So, let us reconcile (kembali bersilaturahim)," he said after casting his vote at SK Seri Penanti this morning.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941763/prn2023-kembali-bersil...
10:50am: Mohd Amar accepts Pas's decision with an open heart
Caretaker deputy menteri besar Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has accepted a decision by the Pas president to make a change to the Kelantan leadership if the party retains the state in today's election.
The Panchor state seat candidate said he was fine with any regular position in the state government as he had served in such a capacity before.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941757/mohd-amar-accepts-pass...
10:49am: Voters begin casting ballots in Semenyih amid enhanced accessibility efforts at polling centre
With the Selangor state election in full swing, voters have begun arriving at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Semenyih polling centre to exercise their democratic rights.
Among the early voters was 71-year-old Salimin Miskul, who overcame mobility challenges with the assistance of a wheelchair provided by the Election Commission (EC).
This effort by the EC aims to ensure that senior citizens and individuals with disabilities can seamlessly participate in the voting process.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941759/voters-begin-casting...
10:40am: PRN2023: Anwar calls for early voter turnout across six states
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged voters in the six states to come out early to vote.
Speaking to newsmen after casting his vote at SK Seri Penanti here, Anwar said that based on their observation, the situation in the six states is calm.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941754/prn2023-anwar-calls-ea...
10:30am: Allow workers to vote, Rina Harun tells employers
Batu Tiga seat candidate Datuk Seri Rina Harun hopes that employers will not prevent their staff from exercising their right to vote in the ongoing state elections.
Her concern stems from witnessing a low voter turnout in the constituency she is contesting, as of 9.40am.
She said employers should effectively manage their employees' schedules to allow them to fulfil their responsibilities as Malaysians in selecting their representatives.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941751/allow-workers-vote-r...
10:20am: Voters brave drizzle to cast ballots in Negri Sembilan state election
Amidst a gentle drizzle, voters here made their way to polling centres to cast their ballots for the Negri Sembilan state election.
At SJK (C) Sin Hua, the designated polling centre for the Mambau state seat, inclement weather failed to deter citizens from fulfilling their civic duty to select their representatives for the state.
To support senior citizens and people with disabilities, two shuttle cars were on standby to assist their access to the premises.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941748/voters-brave-drizzle-c...
10:00am: As of 9am, only 10 per cent of voters in Penang have cast their votes : EC
9:56am: Mohd Amar, wife arrive at polling centre about 8.20am
Caretaker deputy menteri besar Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah arrived at the SK Panji polling centre to cast his vote today.
Clad in a green batik outfit , the Panchor state seat candidate, who arrived at the centre about 8.20am, was accompanied by his wife Hasmani Husain.
Mohd Amar would be facing a straight fight with PKR's Syed Alidustur Syed Md Zain in what is considered one of the hot seats in Kelantan state polls.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941724/mohd-amar-wife-arriv...
9:50am: Polls: Favourable weather at most areas in six states
The weather this morning was reported to be sunny and favourable in most areas in six states holding state polls when polling centres opened at 8am.
Voters in the states of Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan took advantage of the good weather to head out to the polls early before voting stations opened.
Also held today is polling for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941721/polls-favourable-weath...
9:40am: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail finished casting their votes at SK Seri Penanti
9:35am: Anwar arrives to cast his vote
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at SK Seri Penanti in Permatang Pauh to cast his vote.
He arrived at 9.33am, accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
He greeted and shook hands with the people upon his arrival. Some took the opportunity to take a selfie with him.
He will be casting his vote for the Permatang Pasir state seat.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941737/anwar-arrives-cast-his...
9:35am: Hilman confident of his chances in Gombak Setia
"If I have the courage to contest, of course I have the confidence to win."
This was what former Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman Idham said after casting his vote at SK Taman Seri Gombak 2, here, today.
Clad in a turquoise shirt and slacks, Hilman who cast his vote in just under 10 minutes after he arrived at the polling centre, called for all voters in Gombak Setia to come out to cast their ballots.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941715/hilman-confident-his-c...
9:28am: 'I'm tired and eager to rest afterwards,' says PH candidate Altimet
Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad, widely known as Altimet, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Lembah Jaya state seat, expressed his weariness following a period of intense campaigning.
The renowned rapper and composer cast his vote at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Keramat at 8.04am.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941708/im-tired-and-eager-r...
9:17am: Azmin arrives at SK Klang Gate to cast his vote
Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Hulu Kelang state seat Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali arrived at SK Klang Gate to cast his vote at 8.50am.
Clad in blue shirt, Azmin was accompanied by his wife, Datin Seri Shamshida Taharin.
He is in a straight fight with his former comrade Juwairiya Zulkifli who is representing Pakatan Harapan in the state seat.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/08/941704/azmin-arrives-sk-kla...
9:00am: Amirudin casts his vote at SJK(C) Selayang Baru polling centre
Caretaker Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was in high spirits when he arrived at the SJK(C) Selayang Baru to cast his vote for the Selangor state election.
He came on a motorcycle with his wife Datin Seri Masdiana Muhamad to cast their votes for the Taman Templer constituency.
Asked how he was feeling, Amirudin, who is defending the Sungai Tua state seat said:"I am okay. Its time to vote."
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941698/amirudin-casts-his-vot...
8:55am: #ICYMI: List of candidates for 2023 Selangor state election
Click here for the full list of candidates contesting for the Selangor state seats for the Aug 12 polls: https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2023/07/936402/list-candidates-2023...
8:50am: Negri Sembilan MB arrives to vote at SMK Dato' Haji Mohd Redza
Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun arrived at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato' Haji Mohd Redza at 8.27am to cast his vote.
The chairman of Pakatan Harapan Negri Sembilan took the opportunity to interact with some voters here.
8:45am: Pasir Pekan PKR candidate among to arrive at polling centre
PKR candidate for Pasir Pekan, Mohamad Zamakh Sari Ibrahim was among the first to cast his vote at SMK Kampung Laut here at today.
Arriving at the voting centre at 8.20am and registering his name, Zamakh Sari then walked into the room to cast his vote in one of the six polling channels.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941696/pasir-pekan-pkr-candid...
8:40am: Abdul Hadi arrives at SK Rusila polling centre
Pas President, Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, arrived at the voting centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Rusila in Marang at 8.17am.
Abdul Hadi, who is also Marang Member of Parliament, was accompanied by several individuals who had the chance to engage with the people present for casting their votes.
8:35am: Couple, twin sisters the first in line at the SJK(C) Selayang Baru polling station
Long time Selayang folks R. Rayangi and P.Subramaniam were the first in line at the SJK(C) Selayang Baru polling station for the Selangor state election.
The couple, from Taman Selayang Mutiara, arrived at the school gates at 6.45am accompanied with their daughter, 31-year-old S.Ranjini, to cast their votes for the Taman Templer constituency.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941691/couple-twin-sisters-fi...
8:30am: Samsuri arrives at SMK Seri Nering voting centre
Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, arrived at the voting centre at Seri Nering National Secondary School (SMK) here at 7.50 am.
Ahmad Samsuri became the first voter to cast his vote on channel two exactly at 8am, and he had time to interact with the people who were also present to cast their ballots.
He left the centre at 8.12am to visit voters in Rhu Rendang.
8:24am: Polling centres in six states, including for Kuala Terengganu Parliamentary by-election open at 8am today
A total of 3,190 polling centres with 17,048 voting channels will open from 8am today in six states holding their state elections.
There will also be 41 polling centres, involving 217 polling channels, which will open at the same time for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election in Terengganu.
All the polling centres are scheduled to close at 6pm.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/941688/polling-centres-six-si...
8:00am: #NSTexclusive #ICYMI: THREE scenarios how the 2023 state elections could play out
The imminent showdown between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its allies in the unity government against Perikatan Nasional (PN) and its partners is set to happen on August 12.
The polling day for the state elections in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan will see both sides staking claim as the party of choice to represent the people.
In the lead up to D-day for the political parties and aspiring individuals contesting the state elections, here is an overview of possible scenarios once the votes are cast.
Read on: https://www.nst.com.my/exclusive/august-12-state-elections/index.html?ut...
7:50am: #PRNSelangor: Diva AA among first voters in queue at SK Klang Gates
Celebrity Mohamed Azwan Ali, better known as Diva AA, stood among the earliest arrivals at SK Klang Gate in Setapak to queue up for casting his vote.
7:40am: NEGRI set to remain in PH-BN fold
Pakatan Harapan, alongside its political partner in the unity government, Barisan Nasional, is expected to retain control of Negri Sembilan with a two-thirds majority when some 860,000 registered voters in the state go to the polls today.
The combined strength of two of the country's three main political coalitions, which command strong followers at the grassroots level, is expected to provide the advantage for the pact and prevent the so-called "green wave" phenomenon, often propagated as "a wave of discontent towards Umno" by Perikatan Nasional, from sweeping the state.
The narrative being pushed by Pas and its allies in Perikatan Nasional (PN) during the campaigning for the polls over the past two weeks, which centred around the unhappiness among the Malays on the Umno-DAP political cooperation, is expected not to bring much impact in convincing the people that the opposition is the better alternative to the parties in the unity government.
7:35am: PH-BN may miss super-majority in Penang
After two weeks of campaigning, a total of 1,234,198 Penangites will cast their votes today.
Unlike the last two general elections, campaigning here has been somewhat subdued for the two main coalitions contesting, namely Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Many predictions have been made in the past two weeks, saying that the PH-BN coalition would retain power, albeit with a much reduced majority. Many also predicted that the Malay-majority seats would go to PN.
Several political analysts whom the New Straits Times approached agreed that the PH-BN coalition was well on its way to forming the next state government.
7:30am: Over 9.67 million registered voters are eligible to vote today in the six-state elections to elect members of their respective state legislative assemblies for the next five years.
Also held today is polling for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election.
All polling centres in the six states, namely Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan, as well as in Kuala Terengganu, are scheduled to open simultaneously at 8am and close at 6pm.
7:20am: 11 seats may decide Kedah outcome
The grand battle for Kedah is expected to go down to the wire although Pas-led Perikatan Nasional is seen as having a slight advantage in securing a simple majority of 19 seats to retain the state.
Towards the final day of the two-week campaign, 11 seats have been identified as the toughest battlegrounds that will decide whether PN retains the state or the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional coalition springs a surprise.
The 11 seats are Bukit Kayu Hitam; Pedu; Alor Mengkudu; Suka Menanti; Sungai Tiang; Guar Chempedak; Pantai Merdeka; Gurun; Ayer Hangat; Kuah and Bukit Selambau.
PH is expected to retain the six seats it won in the last state election, held simultaneously with the 14th General Election (GE14) five years ago.
7:10am: ALL eyes fixed on Selangor showdown.
WITH the end of campaigning at midnight, 9.67 million voters are set to cast their ballots today in six states — Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, Terengganu.
Although no one state is less important than the other, all eyes will be fixed on Selangor, the country's wealthiest state with 56 seats up for grabs.
Political analysts say that although Perikatan Nasional is confident of wresting the state, the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional combination remains a force to be reckoned with.
7:00am: THE verdict will finally be out tonight on who can stake a claim as the people's top choice as voters in Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Selangor and Terengganu finally head out today to decide which coalition or pact should govern their respective states.
A total of 9,773,571 eligible voters are set to cast their ballots for the six states' elections, with 9,674,456 ordinary registered voters, 49,660 soldiers and their spouses, 47,728 police and their spouses, and 1,727 Malaysians who had registered as absent overseas voters
A total of 245 state seats will be contested, including 36 in Kedah, Kelantan (45), Terengganu (32), Penang (40), Selangor (56) and Negri Sembilan (36).
With the campaigning period for state polls ending at midnight yesterday, the entire country is anxiously waiting to see the outcome of the polls after Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidates had battled it out in what has turned out to be a most tense election.
