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Negeri Sembilan police have opened an investigation after receiving 11 reports concerning a TikTok video allegedly containing political statements referencing the state's royal institution, days before voting.
Negeri Sembilan Palace has strongly cautioned all political parties contesting the state election scheduled for August 1 to maintain a clear separation between the monarchy and campaign activities, emphasizing the institution's strict neutrality.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties to abandon slanderous tactics during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, drawing on his own experiences of being targeted by false allegations.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called on political parties to maintain campaign standards during the Negeri Sembilan state election, condemning billboard vandalism and urging contestants to focus on ideas rather than sabotage.
Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has urged all political parties to campaign ethically and lawfully, condemning recent vandalism of campaign materials during the 16th state election.
Malaysia's police chief reports 90 complaints filed during the recent campaign period, with 25 formal investigations initiated. The IGP emphasizes cases centre on minor infractions rather than political parties or candidates.
Malaysia's Election Commission has documented 588 complaints of electoral violations during the Johor state election campaign period, prompting police and anti-corruption investigations as voting approaches.
UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged contesting parties in the Johor state election to campaign responsibly without personal attacks, emphasizing that maintaining federal coalition stability takes priority.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has urged political parties to conduct campaigning based on facts rather than slander during the Johor state election, with authorities ready to take legal action against violations.