Voting process goes smoothly - DIGP
KUALA LUMPUR – Voting process goes smoothly in the six states as of now, Deputy Inspector-General of Police says.
Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay had earlier visited Sekolah Kebangsaan Klang Gate to survey the state election voting process.
“I have visited six voting stations; Bangi, Kajang, Ampang, Sekolah Menengah Melawati, Taman Kelab Ukay and here in Hulu Kelang.
“So far, Alhamdulillah, the voting process has gone smoothly. According to the statement released by the Election Commission as of 9am in the morning, 9.8 per cent people in six states have gone out to vote.
“The people in N18, N19, N20 districts that have gone out to vote as of 10am have accounted for 16-18 per cent,” he told the media.
He predicted that more people would vote in the afternoon, as according to a trend where youngsters were not likely to come before noon.
“No outstanding incidents have happened so far throughout the voting process, according to my observation, except for one case at Taman Melawati voting station where a person’s clothing of choice (with party’s logo) became an issue.
Throughout the candidacy nomination process, there had not been any 3R (royalty, race, religion) issues provoked. There have only been treachery cases, such as the vandalism of posters from both sides of the parties, slander and flashmob without the police’s permit,” he elaborated.
On an incident that took place in Pantai Timur District Police Headquarters which went viral today, he said that there would be a further investigation done.
“Maybe there was a provocation involved but it is still under investigation,” he said.
The video describes a man wearing a Malaysian Islamic Party (MIP) flag and being hit by the police on duty at one of the District Police Headquarters in Pantai Timur.
“We hope that there won’t be any disturbance to the smooth sailing of the voting process,” he said.
He also urged voters to come out to vote early and not wait last minute because of unforeseeable things such as change of weather that might affect their voting process.
“The sooner it finishes, the better.
“We will also make sure that the security of the people is guaranteed throughout the voting process,” he said.
He advised voters to think rationally and not act on emotions during today's voting process to avoid crimes.
“If there is any violation of the law, we will take action without any hesitation and paying heed to what party the perpetrator belongs to; the government or an Independent party,” he said.
