He said this was based on analysis and previous records of the individuals and organisations concerned.

The attacks, he said, could take the form of false news on social media, phantom voters or threats by the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

“We are not threatening them. Instead, it is to ensure smooth proceedings and that the people feel safe,” he said after opening a conference for police commissioners, police chiefs, commanders and commandants here.

Fuzi said police had also identified 116 areas in the peninsula and 33 in Sabah and Sarawak as hot locations for GE14.

“Police will focus on areas expected to see a stiff contest in GE14 to maintain public order,” he said, adding that action would be taken against those who attempted to disrupt the smooth flow of the election.

Last Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said police had identified individuals and organisations with the potential to make surprise attacks and create chaos during GE14.

He said this happened during the last general election when it was falsely alleged that 40,000 Bangladeshi nationals had been brought into the country as phantom voters.