SHAH ALAM – After 14 days of campaigning, it comes down to today as the fate of 138 candidates are in the hands of the Selangor voters as they pick their representative for all 56 seats.
Meanwhile, traffic is congested in areas such as Hulu Kelang, Sg Tua, Bandar Baru Klang as voters rush to cast their ballots at their respective polling stations.
So far, the turnout in the state is at 51% as of 2pm. – August 12, 2023
Accompanied by his loyal companion, one Orang Asli from Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Melut makes his way to the polling station at SK Sungai Melut (A) in Sepang, Selangor. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023An elderly is waiting for her turn to cast her ballot at SK Sungai Melut (A) Sepang during the Selangor state election. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023A voter carefully dips their index finger into indelible ink – a method introduced during the Kuala Besut by-election in 2013 – to ensure both secure voting and a streamlined process. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Rain or shine, dedicated voters seek shelter under a tent, determined to exercise their rights during the Selangor polls. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Undeterred by rain, voters in the Selangor polls braved the wet conditions to make their voices heard. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Hulu Kelang is one of Selangor’s hottest seats. SK Klang Gate is one of the polling centres there. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Empowering every voice. Mohd Faiz Mohamad, a disabled voter, casts his ballot in the Selangor polls SJK(C) Selayang Baru. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Democracy in action. Voters exercise their rights to cast their ballots during the state election at SK Klang Gate, Gombak. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023Voter Mohamad Akmal Rahim Rohaizat, 31, proudly casts his vote in the Selangor polls. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023The provision of buggy cars is a crucial support system as the polling place at SM Bandar Anggerik, Seksyen 6, Shah Alam, is situated 70m away from the main entrance. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023A dedicated EC officer lends a helping hand to a voter after she casts her ballot in Sepang, Selangor, reaffirming the commitment to ensuring a smooth and efficient voting process. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023The PDRM Air Force’s Drone Unit conducts vital surveillance operations at SJK(C) Selayang Baru. – Scoop pic, August 12, 2023
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