EC keeping an eye on activities of candidates


KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) has deployed two election campaign enforcement teams to monitor the activities of candidates contesting in the Sungai Bakap state by-election.

EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said that all campaign methods and materials are permissible as long as they do not incite hostility, or involve racial or religious sensitivities, including issues related to race, religion and royalty (3R), and adhere to the Election Offences Act 1954 (Act 5) and related laws.

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