Calling for backup: Sarawak police seek 889 more personnel for state election security

KUCHING, Oct 28 — A total of 7,469 police officers and personnel will be deployed to maintain public order and security during Sarawak’s 13th state election.

Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak said the state police contingent was still short of 889 personnel and would require reinforcements from other contingents.

“We have submitted a formal request to Bukit Aman for additional personnel from other contingents, with Sabah among those likely to assist,” he told a press conference at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters here today.

Saifullizan said preliminary preparations were under way, including manpower arrangements to ensure smooth operations throughout the election.

He said logistical requirements were also being addressed to maintain security and public order during the electoral process.

On October 23, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly, effective October 26, to pave the way for the state election.

The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting on Nov 6 to determine key election dates and discuss related matters. — Bernama

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古晋，10月28日讯——砂拉越第13届州选举期间，将部署共计7469名警员和工作人员维护公共秩序和安全。

砂拉越代理警察总监赛夫利赞·伊沙克表示，该州警察部队仍缺少 889 名人员，需要其他部队增援。

“我们已向武吉阿曼警察总部正式提出请求，要求从其他部队增派人员，沙巴州很可能也会提供协助，”他今天在砂拉越警察部队总部举行的新闻发布会上说。

赛夫利赞表示，前期准备工作正在进行中，包括人员安排，以确保选举期间各项工作顺利进行。

他表示，后勤保障需求也在得到解决，以维护选举过程中的安全和公共秩序。

10月23日，砂拉越州首相丹斯里阿邦佐哈里宣布解散州立法议会，自10月26日起生效，为州选举铺平道路。

选举委员会将于11月6日召开特别会议，确定关键选举日期并讨论相关事宜。——马新社

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