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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected reports of voter bribery during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, vowing to report offenders to the Election Commission and police for investigation.
Pakatan Harapan has lodged police reports against two Umno leaders for campaign remarks claiming DAP controls Negeri Sembilan's palace and questioning the Menteri Besar's appointment process.
Police in Negri Sembilan have arrested a man for damaging election campaign flags, marking the first election-related offence charge in the state during the current poll campaign.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned ministers and government leaders that while political campaigning is permitted, they must refrain from exploiting state resources or breaching ethical standards during election activities.
Malaysia's police force received 90 reports during the recent campaign period, leading to 25 formal investigations. Inspector-General Khalid Ismail characterised most incidents as minor offences unrelated to parties or candidates.