Melaka Election: Police Send 32 Investigation Papers to AGC, Says IGP
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AYER KEROH, Melaka, November 14, 2026 – Police have submitted 32 investigation papers linked to the 16th Melaka state election to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) and are awaiting further instructions, the Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, said on Saturday, Bernama reported.
Mohd Khalid said the investigation papers were opened after police received 42 reports during the 14-day campaign period. According to him, the issues reported included the removal and burning of flags and speeches alleged to contain seditious elements.
“Police opened 32 investigation papers, and the investigations were carried out professionally without favouring any side or party,” he told reporters at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tun Syed Ahmad Shahabudin in Ayer Keroh, according to the national news agency.
On a speech made during the campaign by what Bernama described as an influential individual from a political party, Mohd Khalid said police had completed the investigation paper on the speech and submitted it to the AGC. He did not name the individual or the party in the remarks reported by Bernama.
“The investigation is being carried out under Section 505 and Section 298 of the Penal Code. The individual will also be called to give a statement,” he said. Section 505 of the Penal Code covers statements conducing to public mischief, while Section 298 covers uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings.
The submission of the papers does not mean that charges will follow. Under Malaysian law, the decision on whether to prosecute rests with the Public Prosecutor, and none of the individuals or parties involved has been charged in connection with the reports. Bernama’s report did not carry a response from any party on the investigations.
Mohd Khalid also said the security situation in Melaka was under control, with no incidents of concern while voting took place on Saturday. He said about 3,300 police officers and personnel had been deployed to maintain security and public order during the state election, including about 1,800 personnel from contingents outside Melaka.
After polling closed at 6pm, he said, police would guard the vote tallying centres, which were expected to draw crowds of members of the public and party supporters. He urged all sides to observe proper conduct and obey the law so that the process could proceed smoothly.
Polling closed at all 240 polling centres at 6pm, Bernama reported. A total of 79 candidates are contesting the 28 state assembly seats, and the Election Commission (SPR) has said the first result is expected by 9.30pm at the latest.
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