MALACCA POLLS | After 12 days of campaigning, Malaccans head to the polls today.

Duking out in this election are the three major coalitions - BN, Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan.

Either coalition must win at least 15 out of the 28 seats up for grabs to gain a simple majority to form the new government.

The state election was triggered by a group of rebel Umno and Bersatu leaders who had tried to bring down their own government amid an internal tussle.

However, Umno's incumbent Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali blocked their attempt to form a new government with the opposition by seeking a dissolution of the state assembly on Oct 4, paving the way for fresh polls.

Malaysiakini brings you the highlights of voting day until polls close at 5.30pm...