MELAKA (Nov 10): Melaka police have received 19 reports involving various offences, including mischief, mischief by fire and fighting, since campaigning for the 16th Melaka state election began on Oct 31.
Its chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said 18 investigation papers had been opened over the 11-day period, but no arrests had been made so far.
"Most of the cases are being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief and Section 435 for mischief by fire, particularly incidents involving the burning of flags.
"There have also been cases of incitement and intimidation," he told reporters after casting his ballot in early voting at the multipurpose hall of the Melaka Police Contingent headquarters in Bukit Beruang here on Tuesday.
He said campaigning had been peaceful and orderly so far, with no untoward incidents reported.
Dzulkhairi said 669 police personnel had been deployed across the state to monitor election campaigning and maintain public safety and order.
On preparations for polling day this Saturday, he said 3,332 police personnel would be deployed, including officers assigned to monitor the voting process at polling centres throughout the state.
He said the Cantas team would also be deployed on polling day, warning that police would not hesitate to make arrests if any disturbances occurred.
He also urged political party supporters to behave responsibly, abide by the law and refrain from intimidating or coercing voters.
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