Gloomy weather, drizzle at most nomination centres

Gloomy weather and slight drizzles were reported at most locations of nomination centres for the 15th general election this morning.

Apart from the capital, other areas that reported rain were Kuala Krai, Machang and Ketereh in Kelantan; Pekan, Jerantut (Pahang); Kuala Pilah and Seremban (Negeri Sembilan); and Ayer Hitam and Mersing (Johor).

Kemaman, Terengganu; Kota Tinggi, Johor; and Tambun, Perak, have been experiencing continuous rain since last night.

Several areas in Sabah and Kedah are clear and bright, including Semporna, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Kota Marudu, Kinabatangan in Sabah, as well as Alor Setar and Padang Terap in Kedah.

As early as 6.30am, Election Commission workers and security personnel had begun gathering at the centres. They were briefed on their tasks ahead of the opening of the nomination centres at 9am.

Media personnel covering the nomination process also arrived early at the centres to monitor developments.