KUALA LUMPUR: The large police presence during the campaign period for the Pelangai by-election is to maintain an omnipresence, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said the police were also focused on ensuring safety and security while maintaining public order.
"The police also monitored the situation to ensure no one raised sensitive issues that could jeopardise unity and public order," he told a press conference after attending the ministry's Madani programme on Sunday (Oct 1).
Saifuddin said the police always acted professionally and the public did not have to worry about their large presence.
"The public doesn't need to worry. Abide by the law throughout the campaign period for the Pelangai state seat.
"The most important thing is each party is not prohibited from approaching or getting close to the rakyat. The police are present to maintain safety for all," he said.
PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan previously claimed that large police presence during the party's campaign rounds during the Pelangai by-election had worried party supporters.
He also alleged that such action would not give a good impression of the country's democratic process.
Voting for the Pelangai by-election will take place on Oct 7.
