Kuala lumpur: Police have opened 14 investigation papers into election-related offences during the campaign period for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election (PRN) as of yesterday, said state police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad. He reported that three investigation papers were opened yesterday under Section 435 of the Penal Code for committing mischief by fire, causing loss of or damage to property. Two additional investigation papers were opened under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in loss of or damage to property.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the cases opened yesterday involved two police reports in Gemas, Tampin, concerning incidents of party flags being set on fire and campaign banners being vandalised. Another report in Titi, Jelebu involved a billboard that had been torn and damaged. "Cumulatively, from July 18 to 25, the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent received 28 reports related to election offences," Alzafny stated in a statement.

Meanwhile, he confirmed that 94 of the 95 permit applications received yesterday for political ceramah and campaign activities were approved, bringing the total number of permits approved to 416. Alzafny mentioned that police would continue to strengthen their level of preparedness, monitoring, and enforcement throughout the campaign period, with firm action to be taken against any breach of the law.

He urged the public to comply with the law, respect the democratic process, and cooperate with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure the election is conducted in a peaceful, orderly, and harmonious manner. Early voting for the Negeri Sembilan state election has been set for Tuesday, while polling day is on Aug 1.