IGP warns against disturbing public order in post-GE15 period

KUALA LUMPUR – Police remain ready to maintain public order in the post-15th general election (GE15) period until the formation of a new government, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

In a statement today, he said in the post-GE15 period, no one should try to give rise to any situation which could disturb public order and security.

“All elements have been activated to ensure public order is assured,” he said, adding that police will take stern action against any party found attempting to undermine national security.

Acryl Sani said police found that the polling process for GE15 yesterday proceeded smoothly.

The national polls ended with a hung Parliament, with no party or coalition obtaining a simple majority to form the federal government.

According to results released by the Election Commission for the 220 parliamentary seats contested, Pakatan Harapan won 81 seats, Perikatan Nasional 73, Barisan Nasional 30, PAS 22, Gabungan Parti Sarawak 22, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah six.

Warisan won three seats, independents two, Muda one, Parti Bangsa Malaysia one, and Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat one. – Bernama, November 20, 2022