BN candidate Alwiyah Talib casts vote in Endau with family

Alwiyah Talib, the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Endau state seat, fulfilled her voting duty at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sawah Dato' on Saturday morning. She arrived at the polling station around 8:15 AM, dressed in a blue baju kurung, and was accompanied by her husband and children. The family completed their voting and departed by 8:30 AM.

SK Sawah Dato' is one of five polling stations serving the Endau constituency. It features five voting channels, including provisions for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Initial observations indicated a smooth voting process, with election officials present early and voters arriving promptly after the polls opened at 8:00 AM. Several other polling stations were also reportedly busy with candidates and voters.

The Endau seat is a focal point in the current Johor state election, particularly given Alwiyah's decision to return to UMNO. In the 2022 Johor state election, Alwiyah, representing Perikatan Nasional (PN), successfully defended the Endau seat with a majority of 3,041 votes against five other candidates. This election, she faces three challengers: Saiful Nizam Samat from Pakatan Harapan (PH), Hasnul Hakimi Hussien representing PN, and Jati Awang from the Malaysian United Party (ASLI).

According to the latest voter statistics, the Endau constituency has a total of 28,767 registered voters.