KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The Election Commission (EC) expects the full results of the Negeri Sembilan state election to be announced before midnight, with preliminary results likely to be available from around 10pm on Saturday.

Sinar Harian reported that EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the target was achievable as preparations for polling had reached an optimal stage, with ballot box checks completed at all polling centres.

He said the EC had inspected the ballot box verification process at Dewan Perdana Tampin today, while ensuring all polling centres statewide were ready for polling day.

"All polling centres are prepared to receive voters tomorrow from 8am. Today, we inspected the ballot box verification process, and the sam...