About 31 percent of Sabah's 1.74 million registered voters showed up by mid-morning for the state's 17th election, according to Election Commission head Ramlan Harun. That turnout was slightly behind the previous election's pace from 2020, and officials are predicting around 60 percent overall participation because of potential heavy rain.
All 882 voting locations opened on schedule despite wet weather hitting several areas. Ramlan noted that precipitation hasn't stopped people from casting ballots, and staffers managed to keep everything running smoothly. The commission plans to use helicopters for collecting ballots from 85 remote polling stations on islands, which close early due to having fewer than 100 voters each.
Officials are hoping to have final results compiled by midnight.
All 882 voting locations opened on schedule despite wet weather hitting several areas. Ramlan noted that precipitation hasn't stopped people from casting ballots, and staffers managed to keep everything running smoothly. The commission plans to use helicopters for collecting ballots from 85 remote polling stations on islands, which close early due to having fewer than 100 voters each.
Officials are hoping to have final results compiled by midnight.
