Political parties contesting in the 13th general election are reminded
not to put up posters or buntings bearing caricatures of any individual
or personality.
Election
Commission deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said it was observed
that in the 2011 Sarawak election, there were too many campaign
materials used which insinuated and disparaged individuals or
personalities.
He said such materials were inappropriate and could portray a lack of seriousness in running for elections.
"The
election is a serious matter and we cannot allow political parties to
display campaign materials which put down any person," he told reporters
after giving an election briefing for the state-level Election Campaign
Enforcement Teams (PPKPR) in Senai today.
The
EC will use provisions under Section 4(a) of the Election Act 1958 to
remove or take down such posters or buntings for the coming general
election.
Wan Ahmad said the decision was a good one as it would
save the image of leaders and candidates contesting, as well as impose
discipline in putting up posters for the elections.
Meanwhile, 26
PPKPR were formed in Johor's parliamentary constituencies to monitor
and carry out enforcement during the campaign period.
There are
1.5 million voters in Johor, of whom 22,000 are advance voters
comprising members of the armed forces and police, and voters abroad.
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