A TOTAL of 1,198 policemen will be on duty tomorrow to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process at the Kemaman polls.

Terengganu police chief Mazli Mazlan said the personnel are from the state police contingent headquarters, the Kemaman district police headquarters, as well as Bukit Aman.

“Today is the final day for us to make preparations. So far, the preparations are going smoothly and everything is under control.

“Preliminary planning for possible floods has also been made, and I am satisfied with all the preparations between the police and the Election Commission as well as other agencies,” he told reporters after observing the final preparation for tomorrow’s polling day today.

Mazli also expressed his satisfaction over the by-election campaign process, which has so far been free of any untoward incidents.

As such, he reminded candidates and supporters to continue to comply with the rules set.

Meanwhile, Mazli said state police have received seven reports, including 3R (race, royalty, and religion) issues throughout the campaign period, adding that a thorough investigation into the matter would be carried out.

The by-election will see a straight fight between Barisan Nasional candidate Gen (Rtd) Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor and Terengganu Menteri Besar Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS.

The by-election is being held following the decision of the Terengganu Election Court on September 26 to nullify the victory of PAS candidate Che Alias Hamid in the 15th general election. – Bernama, December 1, 2023.