SHAH ALAM, April 29 — The by-election campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat, which entered its third day today, went smoothly, and no untoward incidents have been reported so far.
Selangor police deputy chief Datuk S. Sasikala Devi said they will nonetheless continue to monitor campaign activities of the competing candidates to ensure the situation remains until the end of the by-election.
“So far the campaign is going smoothly and well… there were no commotions. The contestants also apply for permits properly before holding campaign talks.
“We hope this situation remains and those who are contesting continue to campaign prudently, professionally, and not cause hardship to the public,” she told the press at the Officers’ Mess at the Selangor police contingent headquarters today.
On Wednesday (April 24), Sasikala Devi said 642 officers and policemen would be deployed to ensure the by-election’s smooth running.
She also reminded the candidates and the machinery of the competing political parties to campaign prudently and not to touch on matters that could disturb public order, including 3R issues, which are race, religion, and royalty.
The by-election is seeing a four-cornered contest involving Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao, Perikatan Nasional’s Khairul Azhari Saut, Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s Hafizah Zainuddin, and Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin.
It was held following the death of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
The Election Commission set May 11 as polling day, with early voting day on May 7.
— Bernama
