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.
