ALOR GAJAH, Oct 31 – A total of 1,159 police personnel were deployed across Melaka on Saturday to maintain security during nomination day for the 2026 state election.
The officers were stationed at all 28 nomination centres.
Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said their duties included crowd control, security checks and traffic management.
He said the nomination process remained peaceful as of 10.15am. Police had received no reports of disturbances or provocation.
Police Urge Supporters to Remain Calm
Dzulkhairi thanked political supporters for maintaining order during the nomination process.
He also praised group leaders for helping their supporters behave responsibly.
Police will continue monitoring the situation throughout the 14-day campaign period.
They will also monitor social media posts involving sensitive issues related to religion, race and royalty, known as 3R issues.
Other areas of concern include defamation, fake news and sedition.
3,452 Police Personnel Planned for Polling Day
Police will increase their deployment to 3,452 personnel on polling day, scheduled for November 14.
The officers will serve at voting centres and polling streams.
About 1,500 personnel will arrive from outside Melaka. They will come from police contingents in Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Traffic Remains Under Control
Meanwhile, traffic around the nomination centres remained manageable.
Dzulkhairi said police had not received reports of serious traffic congestion.
He urged political parties and their supporters to act responsibly throughout the campaign.
Police hope the election process will remain peaceful until polling day.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
