Why would early voting involve only three voters in Kemaman?

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Early Voting in Kemaman Involves Only Three Voters Due to Postal Voting Shift for Security Personnel

The early voting process for the Kemaman parliamentary by-election is uniquely limited to just three individuals, who are the spouses of military personnel. These voters will cast their ballots at the Kijal police station, which will be open from 8 am to noon. This minimal number of early voters stems from a directive for all eligible Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Armed Forces personnel to switch from early voting to postal voting.
Security Personnel Shifted to Postal Voting

A total of 387 PDRM personnel and six Armed Forces personnel were initially eligible for early voting in the Kemaman by-election. However, Terengganu police chief Datuk Mazli Mazlan issued instructions for these individuals to change their voting method to postal ballots. This administrative change means that only the spouses of military personnel will participate in the physical early voting process.
Focus on Flood Rescue Operations

The primary reason cited for the shift to postal voting for security personnel is to ensure their full focus remains on ongoing rescue operations during the current flood season. With the Meteorological Department forecasting rain from morning until evening, the presence of these personnel is deemed critical for disaster response efforts. By facilitating postal voting, their operational readiness and availability for rescue duties are maintained.
Kemaman By-Election Context

The Kemaman by-election is scheduled for December 2, following a decision by the Terengganu Election Court to nullify the victory of the PAS candidate in the 15th general election. The by-election features a contest between Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor and PAS candidate Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. The early voting arrangements are a specific procedural aspect within the broader electoral process.

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