Zahid Praises Parties For Maintaining Orderly Melaka Polls Campaigns

MELAKA, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised all political parties contesting the Melaka State Election for maintaining proper conduct and decorum during the campaign period, with less than 72 hours remaining before polling day.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the campaign atmosphere in Melaka had been very calm and well-controlled compared with previous elections in other states.

He also expressed confidence in the ability of the security forces and the Election Commission (EC) to ensure that polling on Nov 14 proceeded smoothly, without any untoward incidents.

“I am grateful that all contesting parties have respected the code of conduct and maintained proper campaigning etiquette.

“Although the atmosphere has been very calm compared with campaigns for other state elections or by-elections, we hope that no untoward incidents will occur on polling day,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters after attending the KEMAS Pre-Tahfiz Grand Khatam Ceremony and Early Childhood Education Digital Engagement Session organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS) at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here today.

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-- BERNAMA