SHAH ALAM, July 7 — Two thousand additional cops will be deployed in Selangor to help the state elections run smoothly, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
“The state police have 14,000 members, and of that number, 10,000 will be deployed for the state polls.
“The remaining personnel and officers will continue to carry out their core duties,” he told a press conference on preparations for the state elections here today.
Razarudin said 70 hotspots have been identified in Selangor, which will be monitored by personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Special Branch.
“This is to ensure people feel safe going out to cast their votes, without facing any threats,” he said.
Razarudin reminded all parties not to play up sensitive issues involving religion, royalty and race (3R) when campaigning.
He said no one will be exempt from police investigations if they touch on such sensitive issues.
“Even I myself will be investigated If I touch on the 3R issues. We will investigate whether they are members of the public or politicians,” he said.
Selangor, which has 3,747,057 voters, will go to the polls on August 12, as will Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.
— Bernama
