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Johor polls: Police receive 140 reports, 37 investigation papers opened

12 Mar 2022 09:18am
Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat - BERNAMA
Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat - BERNAMA

BATU PAHAT - Johor police have received 140 reports for various offences during the Johor state election campaign period from Feb 26 until Thursday.

Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said 37 investigations were opened, 13 of which were offences under Section 427 of the Penal Code for destroying political parties’ posters or banners.

Investigation papers were also opened for holding talks without a permit, flouting the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to check the spread of Covid-19 and posting defamatory statements on social media.

Speaking to the media after his message to officers and police personnel in conjunction with the Johor election at Dewan Sultan Ibrahim, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) here Friday night, he said police have identified 17 hotspots and 10,988 police personnel would be on standby to maintain public order and ensure the polling process runs smoothly on Saturday.

In addition, he said 112 teams known as 'Pasukan Cantas PRN Johor' involving 448 officers and members have been deployed to conduct intelligence activities and maintain security. - BERNAMA

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