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Negeri Sembilan BN Denies 'Istana Serting' Swearing-In Plot, Calls it Slander
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Negeri Sembilan BN Denies 'Istana Serting' Swearing-In Plot, Calls it Slander

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Negeri Sembilan Barisan Nasional chairman Mohamad Hasan denied rumors of a plan to swear in a Menteri Besar at Istana Serting if the party wins the state election.
  • He dismissed the claims as slander and psychological warfare by opponents.
  • The state police chief stated that security has been heightened to maintain public order and prevent incidents following the election results.

Negeri Sembilan Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has vehemently denied any plans for a swearing-in ceremony for a Menteri Besar at Istana Serting, should the party win the upcoming state election. He characterized such rumors as slander and a form of psychological warfare orchestrated by opponents.

It is beyond my knowledge, that is their narrative for psychological warfare to make people angry with BN.

โ€” Datuk Seri Mohamad HasanThe Negeri Sembilan Barisan Nasional chairman's denial of rumors about a post-election swearing-in ceremony.

"It is beyond my knowledge, that is their narrative for psychological warfare to make people angry with BN," Mohamad Hasan told reporters after casting his vote. "I am not aware of any such plan; it is all psychological warfare. I hope the people do not fall for slander."

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd. Khalid Ismail confirmed that police have intensified security measures at strategic locations, including Istana Besar Seri Menanti and state government offices. This is to ensure public safety and order and to prevent any untoward incidents post-election.

I am not aware of any such plan; it is all psychological warfare. I hope the people do not fall for slander.

โ€” Datuk Seri Mohamad HasanFurther emphasizing his dismissal of the rumors as baseless and a tactic by opponents.

Mohd. Khalid added that the police are prepared for potential provocations from parties dissatisfied with the election results, emphasizing that security measures are in place not only before and during the election but also afterward.

We are not only maintaining security before and during the election but also after the voting process.

โ€” Tan Sri Mohd. Khalid IsmailThe Inspector-General of Police assuring the public about heightened security measures in the aftermath of the election.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.