State polls: Showing marked ballot paper is an offence, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Showing a ballot paper that has been marked is an offence under the Election Offences Act 1954, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

The Inspector-General of Police said police will investigate if any report is lodged.

"However, as of 6pm, we have not received any such report.

"If there is any report, the offence can be classified under Section 5 of the Election Offences Act" he told a special press conference at Bukit Aman here on Saturday (Aug 12).

It was earlier reported that caretaker Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor had allegedly committed an election offence for showing his ballot paper to media personnel after casting his vote.

His action was heavily criticised by many social media users.