Kota Kinabalu: Sabah police have so far approved 369 applications for permits to hold ceramah in the 15th general election (GE15), said State Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah.
He said of the total, 178 permits were approved on Monday, the third day of the campaign period, and the activities conducted so far had complied with the campaign rules.
“As a result of the inspection, all campaigns carried out have permits and do not violate the campaign conditions,” he said in a statement, Tuesday.
In this regard, Idris said, the police had advised all political parties contesting to apply for permit approval first before starting any campaigns and speeches.
He said they were also advised to comply with the permit conditions set, including no elements of provocation, defamation and racism.
“Also make sure that all the supporters maintain good behaviour and to not break the law or start a fight. Supporters who attend campaigns or talks are also advised to obey traffic rules,” he said.
Polling is on Nov 19 and early voting is on Nov 15.
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