Negeri sembilan: Negeri Sembilan police have received 16 reports and opened 11 investigation papers, including two opened yesterday, over alleged election-related offences in the state polls.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad stated that one investigation paper opened yesterday was under Section 435 of the Penal Code for committing mischief by fire, resulting in the loss or damage of property. Another investigation paper was opened under Section 505 of the Penal Code/Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) for issuing, creating, publishing or disseminating statements, rumours or news that could cause public mischief.

Alzafny noted that the security and public order situation throughout the election process remained good and under control. He urged the public to continue complying with the law, respect the democratic process, and provide full cooperation to police on the ground to ensure the Negeri Sembilan state election takes place in a peaceful, harmonious, and orderly manner.

Additionally, Alzafny mentioned that police had approved 322 of the 345 applications to hold ceramah and other campaign activities for the period from July 18 until yesterday. All approved political programmes and activities were monitored by police to ensure they complied with the law and did not compromise public safety and order. Early voting for the state election is scheduled for July 28, while polling day is set for August 1.