BUKIT Aman opened a total of 13 investigation papers covering various offences during the six-state polls campaign period, as of yesterday.

Among the offences are mischief, defamation and improper use of network facilities.

Bukit Aman corporate communications chief A. Skandaguru said in Kelantan a total of four investigation papers were opened, followed by Penang and Kedah with three each.

He said police opened two investigation papers in Selangor and one in Terengganu.

“In Kota Baru, Kelantan, an investigation paper was opened under section 427 of the penal code for mischief, when two posters of a candidate and nine flags of a political party were damaged,” he said in a statement today.

In Pasir Puteh, an investigation paper was opened under section 504 of the penal code for deliberately hurling insults with the intention of breaching the peace, when false statements were made against a candidate of a political party, who allegedly did not resign as a civil servant.

“In Seberang Perai Utara, Penang, an investigation paper was opened under section 500 of the penal code for defamation, when a TikTok account bearing the name “Kaunter Politik”, made allegations that a party candidate had misappropriated tithe money,” he said.

He said as of yesterday, police had received a total of 127 reports, with Selangor receiving the highest number at 59.

“It was followed by Terengganu (25), Kelantan (23), Kedah (9), Penang (6) and Negri Sembilan with five reports,” he said.

Skandaguru added that police also approved a total of 440 ceramah permits, with Kelantan being issued the highest number at 91.

“Selangor had 84 permits, Kedah (82); Terengganu (70); Penang (60) and Negri Sembilan (53),” he said.

Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan, as well as Kuala Terengganu, head to the polls tomorrow. – Bernama, August 11, 2023.