BINTULU: Polling for the Jepak by-election proceeding smoothly and no untoward incidents have been reported so far, says Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh.
"All voters have participated in the voting process smoothly, with no disruptions from any quarters, ensuring a calm and peaceful atmosphere," he told reporters after observing the voting process at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bintulu, here.
Abdul Ghani urged voters in the constituency to fulfil their democratic responsibility.
"I urge all voters to come out and cast their ballots so we can achieve the 65% voter turnout target. This goal is achievable, especially since the weather is good," he added.
As of 3pm, voter turnout stood at 45%, said the EC.
The Jepak by-election sees a three-cornered fight among Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee, Parti Bumi Kenyalang's (PBK) Stevenson Joseph Sumbang and Chieng Lea Phing from Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak (Aspirasi). – Bernama
