No election hotspots in Sarawak – CP

KUCHING: The police have not identified any election hotspots in the state.

State police commissioner Datuk Seri Amer Awal said the state is still experiencing peace and harmony.

"We expect everything to go well without a hitch during nomination day tomorrow (today)," Amer told a press conference yesterday.

He advised supporters from all parties to adhere to the law, especially traffic regulations, and not use any form of loud speaker to play music or shout chants during their march to nomination centres.

Amer also advised supporters not to gather in large groups in the middle of roads, or at road shoulders, where their numbers could spill onto roads and cause disruptions and delays to traffic.

"When traffic is disrupted, people will start to blame the police for not doing anything," he said, adding vehicles should not double-park, especially in areas which are prone to congestion.

He revealed that over 4,800 police personnel will be on the ground at nomination centres for the 31 parliamentary constituencies in Sarawak.

The Light Strike Force (LSF) and teams from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) would be on standby.

Amer said the police will also mobilise helicopter assets to conduct monitoring from the sky.