MELAKA: Police have received 34 reports related to the 16th Melaka State Election and opened 25 investigation papers from nomination day on Oct 31 until yesterday.
Melaka Police spokesperson Supt Muhammad Zaki Ramat said that, based on the police report matrix for the period, 23 investigation papers, or 92 per cent, had been referred to the relevant offices, while two more were still under investigation.
He said 10 of the investigation papers were opened under Section 427 of the Penal Code, while four were initiated under Section 10 of the Election Offences Act 1954.
“Two investigation papers were opened under Section 506 of the Penal Code, while another two involved Section 4 of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
“The remaining seven investigation papers were opened under various other provisions,” he told reporters after attending the ‘Konti MelakaFM’ programme here today.
Muhammad Zaki, who is also the state Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief, said the matrix also recorded nine reports under other classifications.
Meanwhile, he reminded voters to respect one another’s rights when heading to the polls tomorrow, despite their differing political ideologies.
“Although we have different ideologies and political affiliations, this should not be an excuse to stir up hostility, provoke others or engage in actions that could disrupt public order.
“Vote wisely, don’t create any problems and respect one another. I also urge all candidates and party supporters to accept the election results with an open heart, while preserving the family ties and friendships that have been forged over the years,” he added.
Polling will take place tomorrow.
