Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim in a statement today also reminded the public not to spread rumours or speculations which could be detrimental to public order. — Picture by Abdul Razak Ghazali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Members of the public have been advised to accept and respect the results of the 14th general election (GE14) and not to create provocation against any parties.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim in a statement today also reminded the public not to spread rumours or speculations which could be detrimental to public order.

“The police will not hesitate to take stern action (against those spreading rumours),” he said.

Mazlan also lauded members of the public as well as supporters of political parties for their full compliance of the law and obeying police directives throughout GE14 on Wednesday which had been carried out in a peaceful and smooth manner.

In post-GE14, a total of 2,533 police officers and personnel had been deployed in all districts in the capital to ensure the safety was at the highest level and to prevent any untoward incidents from occurring, he said. — Bernama