The Election Commission (EC) has established two campaign enforcement teams to monitor the activities of candidates during the Pelangai by-election, according to EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh. He stated that campaign methods and materials are allowed as long as they do not promote ill will, dissatisfaction, hostility, or touch on sensitive topics such as race, religion, and royalty. Ghani emphasized the importance of adhering to laws and regulations and maintaining a harmonious atmosphere during the campaign.
Ghani also noted that candidates who have paid the election campaign deposit must comply with local authority by-laws when displaying and distributing campaign materials that contain candidate pictures, party symbols, and images of coalition or component party leaders. However, he clarified that there is no limit on the use of images of political parties, coalition, and component party leaders in the election campaign materials.
The 14-day campaign period began yesterday for the Pelangai by-election, which will witness a three-cornered fight between Datuk Amizar Abu Adam of Barisan Nasional, Kasim Samat of Perikatan Nasional, and independent candidate Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli. The polling day has been fixed for October 7, with early voting scheduled for October 3.
In a separate development, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an operations room to receive information and complaints related to corruption and abuse of power during the by-election. The 24-hour operations room will be operational from now until October 7 at the MACC office in Raub. The public can submit information or complaints via email at [email protected] or by contacting 09-350 1967. The MACC also reminded all contesting candidates and political parties to refrain from engaging in activities that may violate election laws and regulations.
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