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Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of state poll

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Malaysian police are investigating allegations of vote-buying in the lead-up to the Negeri Sembilan state election. Reports include a man claiming to have received US$74 in cash to vote for a specific candidate, and a video showing individuals allegedly receiving envelopes of money at an event. The investigations are being conducted under the Election Offences Act 1954. AI

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Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of state poll

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll

    Malaysian police are investigating three reports of alleged vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan state election. Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said on Friday two reports had been lodged in Seremban and one in Port Dickson. The first invol…

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