Sabah Police ready for state polls

LocalPolitics
7 Jul 2025 • 6:05 PM MYT
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By: Winnie Kasmir

SANDAKAN: Sabah Police are prepared for the upcoming election, with plans based on past experience, said Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun.

Full deployment will depend on voter numbers, pending discussions with the Election Commission.

He assured the public that the state’s security is stable and that PDRM will ensure safety during the election period.

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The Narcotics Department has intensified arrests of both users and traffickers under new leadership.