What specific election law is being used to probe bribery claims?

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Section 11 of the Election Offences Act 1954 is being used to probe bribery claims.

The probe into alleged bribery offers to voters during the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election campaign is specifically being conducted under Section 11 of the Election Offences Act 1954. This legal provision addresses the act of committing bribery within an electoral context.
Bribery Allegations Under Scrutiny

Claims have surfaced on social media alleging that a political party engaged in offering bribes to voters as a tactic to garner support during the Negeri Sembilan state polls. Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stated that any party found involved in such practices should be handed over to the authorities for investigation and subsequent action.
Official Investigations Underway

The Negeri Sembilan police have opened three investigation papers related to election offences since the campaign for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election commenced on July 18. This brings the total number of investigation papers to 19. One of the newly opened papers specifically pertains to an offence under Section 11 of the Election Offences Act 1954, concerning bribery.
Rejection of Corrupt Electoral Practices

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised the need to reject and prevent bribery practices during election campaigns. He indicated that if allegations of bribery are substantiated with evidence and witnesses, the matter would be escalated to the Election Commission and the police for thorough investigation. The upcoming state election polling is scheduled for this Saturday.

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