Melaka MACC opens 24-hour operations room ahead of election
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Melaka will set up a 24-hour operations room to receive public information and complaints on corruption and abuse of power during the Melaka election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Melaka has announced the establishment of a 24-hour operations room to receive public information and complaints regarding corruption and abuse of power during the upcoming Melaka election. The operations room, situated at the MACC office in Taman Alai Perdana, will be operational from tomorrow until polling day on Nov 14.
The public can submit their information or complaints through various channels, including email, phone calls, and a dedicated 24-hour hotline/WhatsApp number. The MACC has also urged candidates, political parties, and other involved parties to adhere to election laws and regulations, as outlined in the MACC Act 2009 and the Election Offences Act 1954.
The 16th Melaka election is scheduled to take place on Nov 14, with candidate nomination set for the following day and early voting on Nov 10. The Melaka State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Sept 23, following the consent of the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.
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