Parties directly involved in GE15 must be accountable for supporters’ actions, says IGP


Police will not compromise with those who threaten public safety and order like in Tenom, Sabah, when Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat supporters rioted outside a nomination centre, says IGP Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. – Screenshot, November 7, 2022.

PARTIES involved directly in the general election must bear the responsibility of managing the sentiments of their supporters to ensure that incidents like the one in Tenom, Sabah, during nomination day on Saturday do not recur. 

Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said candidates and campaign managers must be aware of this matter to ensure untoward incidents do not occur, adding that what happened in Tenom was an example of how uncontrolled supporters could threaten public order and become a security concern.

“Police will not compromise with threats to safety and public order.

“In the interest of the public, stern action will be taken against whomever deliberately violates the law,” he told Bernama, adding that action must be taken to ensure everyone can perform their duties in a safe environment, free from provocation. 

“We have prepared well, so we pray that GE15 will run smoothly, calmly, peacefully, and in a controlled manner,” he said.

A commotion outside the nomination centre at Dewan DSP Antanom in Tenom occurred when Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) supporters rioted after KDM president Peter Anthony’s candidacy papers to contest the Tenom parliamentary seat were rejected.

Sabah police commissioner Idris Abdullah later stated that the rejection was on the basis that Peter has an unresolved court case. – Bernama, November 7, 2022.


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