{
  "id": 17330398,
  "title": "Melaka police deploy 1,159 personnel for state election campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melaka-police-deploy-1-159-personnel-for-state-election-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128998/melaka-police-deploy-1159-personnel-for-state-election-campaign"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka police have deployed 1,159 personnel to ensure security during the 14-day campaign for the 16th Melaka state election, as reported on October 31, 2026. The deployment is spread across various districts, with 511 officers from Melaka Tengah, 378 from Alor Gajah, and 270 from Jasin. The police chief, Datuk Wira Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, emphasized the importance of adhering to election laws and regulations set by the Election Commission. He cautioned against provocation and behavior that could disrupt public order, promising professional and impartial handling of any violations. The police also vowed to monitor social media activity closely to counter false information, defamatory content, and any material instigating racial, religious, or royal tensions. Dzulkhairi urged candidates, political parties, and supporters to conduct their campaigns responsibly, respecting unity among communities and avoiding actions that could undermine social harmony.",
  "summary": "A TOTAL of 1,159 police personnel have been assigned to maintain security throughout the 14-day campaign for the 16th Melaka state election, following a nomination process that passed without any untoward incidents. Melaka police chief Datuk Wira Dzu...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Melaka Polls: 1,159 Police Personnel Deployed On Nomination Day - State Police Chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/general-melaka-polls-1-159-police-personnel-deployed-on-nomination",
        "published": "2026-10-31T01:45:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}