MELAKA, Nov 14 — Melaka police will step up security at several locations identified as hotspots, including Seri Bendahara, Seri Negeri and Istana Melaka, to prevent any untoward incidents following the state election.

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the locations, which house key state government administrative facilities, are expected to attract political party supporters once the results of the 16th Melaka State Election are announced.

He said more than 1,000 police personnel would be deployed to several key locations, including areas surrounding the identified hotspots, as a precautionary measure to maintain peace and order following the election.

“A total of 3,632 police officers and personnel have been deployed across Melaka today to maintain security and ensure the smooth conduct of polling in the 16th Melaka State Election.