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Today is polling day for the Slim state seat by-election!

Aug 29, 2020

Today is polling day for the Slim state seat by-election in Perak!

Over 22 ,000 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots this morning, with the Election Commission targetting an 85% voter turnout.

The EC also reminded voters to follow the voting time provided on their voters' card, to prevent overcrowding at polling booths amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Malaysians entering Sarawak from the peninsula, Sabah or Labuan no longer need to undergo quarantine upon arrival.

However, state officials say they will still need to fill in the state's e-health declaration form prior to entry.

Jacob Blake, the black man who was recently shot in the back by US police, has reportedly been released from handcuffs while in hospital.

Police say the man was in custody for previous warrants and the handcuffs were merely policy.

Meanwhile, a court hearing for a teen charged with killing two people during unrest over Blake's shooting has been delayed by a month.