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Police have announced they will summon Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umno leader to answer questions about campaign remarks during the Negri Sembilan state election.
The Royal Malaysia Police received 87 reports during Negeri Sembilan's recent election campaign and initiated 23 formal investigations, signalling heightened scrutiny of electoral conduct across the state.
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Malaysian child protection organisations have issued a joint statement opposing the use of children in political campaigns, citing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and concerns over exploitation and privacy.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has appealed to Malaysians to refrain from discussing race, religion and royalty issues online during the Negri Sembilan campaign, emphasising responsible civic participation.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has appealed to all political parties to conduct the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign based on ideas and facts, following reports that a Pakatan Harapan candidate's billboards were vandalised.
Barisan Nasional leadership has pledged to maintain a civil and respectful campaign throughout the Negeri Sembilan state election, with senior party figures emphasizing dignity over aggressive tactics.