Credit : PDRM
MELAKA, November 7, 2026 – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is stepping up its preparedness to ensure public safety and order are maintained throughout the 16th Melaka State Election, with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail reminding personnel to remain professional, principled and disciplined while on duty.
According to a statement posted on the Melaka Police Facebook page, the reminder was delivered by Mohd Khalid during a working visit to the Melaka Contingent Police Headquarters on November 6, 2026, to review the force’s preparations and level of readiness ahead of the election.
The address covered duty assignments, security management and the responsibilities of every officer and member of the force in ensuring the smooth conduct of the election process.
“He emphasised that all members of the force must always maintain professionalism, integrity and discipline while carrying out their duties, and ensure that all actions are guided by the law and established standard operating procedures (SOPs),” the statement said.
Personnel were also reminded to safeguard the confidentiality of official information, strengthen their esprit de corps and comply with the chain of command and control to ensure the effectiveness of every assignment.
Welfare of personnel
Melaka Police said the address also placed emphasis on the welfare and safety of officers and members, as well as their physical and mental health.
Supervising officers were reminded to pay attention to the needs and welfare of personnel under their supervision, so that their motivation and commitment to their duties remain at the highest level.
Operations room visit
After delivering his address, Mohd Khalid visited the Melaka State Election Operations Room for a closer look at operational preparations and the mechanisms for coordinating the deployment of personnel planned for polling day.
He was also briefed on the current security situation, local issues and the contingent’s strategic planning to ensure public order and community safety are maintained throughout the election period.
“He (Mohd Khalid) also emphasised that the success of the assignments for the 16th Melaka State Election depends on the unity, discipline and preparedness of all PDRM personnel in ensuring that the election is conducted in a peaceful and controlled environment,” the statement said.
Mohd Khalid then continued his visit to the Melaka Tengah District Police Headquarters, where he addressed personnel and urged them to remain prepared, strengthen cooperation and give their full commitment to the responsibilities entrusted to them.
Deployment plans
Earlier, Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said on nomination day, October 31, that 3,452 police personnel would be deployed across the state on polling day, including about 1,500 personnel from the Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor police contingents to reinforce the state’s manpower.
He said between 500 and 600 personnel would be deployed throughout the two-week campaign period to ensure public safety and prevent untoward incidents, and reminded political parties and their supporters to refrain from provocation, particularly on issues involving race, religion and royalty (3R).
Dzulkhairi added that police would closely monitor social media platforms for inflammatory content, false information, defamatory statements and incitement throughout the campaign period.
According to the Election Commission (EC), 687,697 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the election, comprising 675,166 ordinary voters, 9,769 military personnel and their spouses, and 2,762 police personnel. A total of 271 polling centres with 1,263 polling channels will be used.
The EC has fixed November 14, 2026, as polling day, with early voting on November 10. The official campaign period ends at 11.59pm on November 13.
Sources: Melaka Police Facebook statement, as reported by Harian Metro, Buletin TV3, theSun and Malay Mail; New Straits Times; Election Commission.
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