By Stephanie Sta Maria and FMT StaffKUALA KUBU BARU: Pockets of reports of skirmishes among supporters of both Barisan Nasional and PKR have been popping up throughout the day.
In Pekan Rasa earlier this morning a fist fight almost broke out but police quickly controlled situation.
Police says things have cooled down a little but supporters on both sides are “now getting hungry.”
In the Pekan Rasa incident BN supporters were seen dangling a beer bottle in front of Pakatan supporters across the road while shouting 'kaki botol' , in reference to allegations that PKR candidate Zaid Ibrahim was an ‘alcoholic.’
Over in the Sekolah Menengah Ampang Pecah polling centre, two Election Commissioners were allegedly seen campaigning for BN.
Supporters who caught the duo in the act, incurred their wrath which was further compounded by the fact that a car bearing BN sticker was allowed into the neutral polling zone.
Here in Kuala Kubu Baru bikers bearing BN flags are zipping around town taunting supporters and passers-by.
Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar meanwhile has said the situation in the constituency is under control with policemen stationed at all polling stations to maintain order and ensure a smooth election process.
"There is no complaints or report of any disturbance since the polling centres were opened two hours ago," he told Bernama here.
Hulu Selangor 63,701 voters are polling today to decide on theirelected parlaimentary representative.
In the run are BN’s P Kamalanathan, from MIC and PKR’s Zaid Ibrahim.
Polling began at 8am in 48 stations throughout the constituency
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