Melaka polls: 19 reports lodged in first week of campaigning, says police
MELAKA: Police have opened 18 investigation papers into various offences, including mischief and alleged bribery, during the campaign period for the state election.
Police in Melaka have opened 19 investigation papers during the first week of campaigning for the state election, according to the New Straits Times. The most common offences reported are mischief involving property damage (eight cases) and bribery (four cases), all under relevant sections of the Penal Code and the Election Offences Act 1954. The reports have been filed by candidates, representatives, political parties, and members of the public.
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