GE15: JB Mayor reminds political parties to get permit before putting up posters, banners

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) have reminded all political parties to ensure that they have got their approval for the Election Advertising Permit.

Mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman said that any political posters or banners that had not received approval would be taken down.

"We have provided the free application form from Oct 30 until Nov 3. Those who wish to apply can come to MBJB’s licence department at Menara MBJB.

"Every candidate must provide a copy of their identification card when submitting their application and a deposit payment of RM5,000," he said during a speech at the full council meeting at Menara MBJB, Bukit Senyum, here, on Wednesday (Nov 2).

Mohd Noorazam also said that he hoped that all political parties would abide by the advertising regulations and remove all of their banners and posters a week after polling day.

"They should ensure that their ads do not block any roads, or the view of road users, or damage any buildings, and do not place any banners or posters on the protocol route in the city.

"All election-related management is done in accordance with the Election Advertisement (MBJB) By-Laws 1990 and Election Advertisement (MBJB) (Amendment) By-Laws 2020," he explained.

The council also allowed political parties to use its premises and facilities, such as the community halls, which could be used for campaigning, meetings or other election-related functions during the election.

"Any political party intending to use council premises must first pay the full rental fee before each event," he said, adding that these facilities and halls were public property and so their use must be in the interests and for the good of the community.