MELAKA, Sept 23 — Melaka police have identified 3,150 personnel for deployment during the upcoming state election, including 1,500 reinforcements from outside the state.
Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said preparations began three months ago and included simulations and training, with police also drawing on the experience of other states that have held elections.
He said state police would work with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to monitor social media throughout the election period and reminded the public not to spread false or defamatory content, particularly involving 3R issues of religion, race and royalty.
He said this when met by reporters after a gathering for police retirees with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh at Seri Bendahara, Ayer Keroh, last night.
The Melaka State Legislative Assembly was dissolved today to pave the way for the 16th state election.
In another development, Dzulkhairi said a proposal to establish the Hang Tuah Jaya District Police Headquarters was submitted to Bukit Aman last year and is being reviewed by its Research and Development Division.
The proposed headquarters is intended to address population growth and density in the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council area, which covers parts of the Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah and Jasin districts.
