Malaysia

Nearly 6,000 cops cast early vote in Kedah

153 of their family members also do so this morning

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 08 Aug 2023 10:50AM

Nearly 6,000 cops cast early vote in Kedah
Police officers pose with their indelible ink-stained index fingers after early voting today for the state elections at the Kedah police contingent HQ. – Bernama pic, August 8, 2023

ALOR STAR – A total 6,389 officers and personnel, including wives of policemen from Kedah, have completed their early voting for the state election.

Media spokesman for the Kedah police contingent, Alzafny Ahmad, said a total 710 officers and 5,906 personnel voted at the four voting channels this morning.

He said 153 others were wives of officers and personnel and also members of the general operations force from Bukit Kayu Hitam and Kulim.

“From the total, 875 were officers and personnel from the district police headquarters, in Kota Setar and Kedah police contingent who voted at the contingent HQ.

Other officers and personnel voted at the respective stations in their areas.

“Early voting is from 8am till 5pm today, involving a total 38 channels in the state and 21 early voting centres.

“The Kedah state election involves 36 state assembly seats,” he added. – Bernama, August 8, 2023

Related News

Malaysia / 1w

Nik Aziz’s grandson allegedly slapped by senator: Father ready to take case to court

Malaysia / 1w

Police confirm mystery of Jaslinda's disappearance has no criminal element

Malaysia / 1w

Police looking for trio involved in violent armed robbery in Penang (video)

Malaysia / 1w

Shooting aggressive sacrificial cow: Police confirm Perlis MB has shotgun license

Malaysia / 1w

Decomposed body found wrapped in mattress in Melaka

Malaysia / 2w

Teenager slashes herself; Believed to be under influence of mushroom vape

Spotlight

Malaysia

Bersatu-PH tie-up a possibility as coalition seeks Malay support, analyst says

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Woman molested on her way home from work (video)

Malaysia

Court allows Daim's daughter to permanently keep passport

Malaysia

Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Jeweller vows to pursue Rosmah until ‘every penny’ is recovered as RM67.5m battle enters enforcement phase

Malaysia

Ambulance carrying two injured men crashes en route to hospital after MPV collision in Besut

Malaysia

Man blames 'lack of love' for sexual assault on teens

Business

BNM's OPR to stay at 2.75 pcent in 2026 amid strong domestic demand - Kenanga IB

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

You may be interested

Malaysia

PAS to discuss position in PN with Gerakan, MIPP this week

Malaysia

Zero tolerance for corruption as JPJ faces fresh bribery allegations - Minister warns

Malaysia

Woman molested on her way home from work (video)

Malaysia

Undangs accused of clinging to power as directive raises questions over legitimacy

Malaysia

EPF to shut all remittance counters nationwide from July 1 in major digital services push

Malaysia

AG defends compound settlements in corruption cases, says law bars further prosecution after payment

Malaysia

Three men denied bail in child sexual assault abuse scandal

Malaysia

AGC: Albert Tei’s complaint against Azam Baki classified as NFA