Sabah police ready for safe and smooth state election, says Saifuddin

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Sabah police are fully prepared to ensure a safe and smooth state election later this month, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.  The Home Minister said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun briefed him that preparations for the polls are at an advanced stage.  Nomination is set for Nov 15 and polling for Nov 29.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2wt4w7n7  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Sabah Police are fully prepared to ensure a safe and smooth state election later this

00:07month, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

00:11The Home Minister said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jaute Dikun briefed him that preparations

00:16for the polls are at an advanced stage.

00:19He said the Sabah Police contingent currently comprises about 10,000 personnel statewide.

00:25Saifuddin adds reinforcements will be brought in from the Sarawak Police contingent if needed.

00:32In terms of training, Saifuddin adds police have conducted simulation exercises and coordination

00:38briefings with related agencies.

00:41He said the focus includes safeguarding ballot boxes in interior areas.

00:46He also said voters should not be worried about threats, intimidation or any form of pressure

00:53as ensuring voter safety is a core police responsibility.

00:58Nomination is set for November 15 and polling for November 29.

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