Negri Polls: Police approve 19 permits for campaign events


SEREMBAN: A total of 19 permit applications for ceramah (political talks) and political campaign activities received since Saturday (July 18) for the 16th Negri Sembilan State Election have been approved.

Negri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the applications were approved after meeting all the stipulated requirements.

However, he said every political programme and activity would be monitored to ensure they complied with the law and did not jeopardise public safety or order.

"Overall, the security and public order situation throughout the 16h Negri Sembilan State Election remains good and under control.

"In terms of enforcement, we have received only one police report and no investigation papers related to election offences have been opened," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 19).

Alzafny said police will continue to enhance their level of preparedness, monitoring and enforcement throughout the election period.

He added that any violation of the law would be dealt with firmly, fairly and with integrity, with no compromise.

He advised the public to obey the law, respect the democratic process and give their full cooperation to police personnel on the field to ensure the state polls can be conducted in a peaceful, harmonious, safe and orderly manner.

The 36-seat Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 5, with the Election Commission (EC) setting July 28 for early voting and Aug 1 for polling. – Bernama

 

 

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