How many voters have cast ballots in the Chempaka by-election as of noon?

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7,915 Voters Had Cast Ballots in the Chempaka By-Election as of Noon

As of noon, a total of 7,915 voters had cast their ballots in the Chempaka state by-election. This figure represents 38.82% of the 20,390 registered voters eligible to participate in the electoral process. Polling centres for the by-election commenced operations at 8 am.
Voter Turnout Trend

The Elections Commission (EC) chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, indicated that the polling had observed a consistent turnout of approximately 10% per hour. This ongoing trend, if sustained until the closing of polling stations at 5 pm, could lead to a high voter turnout potentially reaching the targeted 70%. However, he also noted that any shifts in this trend could result in a lower overall percentage of voters participating.
Polling Centre Visits

Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof conducted visits to several polling centres to observe the proceedings. These included Sekolah Menengah Agama Tengku Amalin A’ishah Putri, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Chepa I, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Chempaka. He was accompanied during these visits by EC deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah and EC secretary Abdul Ghani Salleh.
Election Details and Candidates

The Chempaka by-election is a contest featuring five candidates. The main contender is PAS candidate Ahmad Fathan Mahmood, 42, who holds the position of Ulama Affairs chief within the constituency. The four independent candidates include former lecturer Izat Bukhary Ismail Bukhary, 48; former Kelantan Perkasa vice-president Sharif Mahmood, 59; Pertubuhan Keturunan Paduka Raja Cik Siti Wan Kembang president Fadzillah Hussin, 55; and businessman Aslah Mamat, 64. The by-election was triggered by the passing of the previous assemblyman, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, on February 12.

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