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Special EC meeting today to decide key dates for Melaka polls

The EC will announce the key dates for the Melaka polls, including the issuance of the election writ, nomination and early voting dates, polling day and campaign period, as well as information on other preparations for the election

EC proposes 17 new Sarawak state constituencies, 11 renamings

According to the notice, the proposals follow the EC's review, conducted under Clause (2) of Article 113 of the Federal Constitution, of Sarawak's division into federal and state constituencies

All 1,076 polling centres across Johor open at 8 am 

The election sees 172 candidates vying for 56 State Legislative Assembly seats, with 12 four-cornered contests, 27 three-cornered contests and 14 straight fights

EC receives official notification of Negeri Sembilan assembly dissolution

Chief Minister announces dissolution following royal consent, paving way for 16th state election

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections set for Jan 24 following Bung Moktar’s death

The Election Commission has fixed Jan 24 as polling day for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamang state by-elections, with nominations on Jan 10 and early voting on Jan 20, involving more than 48,000 voters in Sabah

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