My contact in Bukit Selambau reports:

0026: Three PKR supporters are believed to have been detained for not dispersing, though I am unable to confirm this.

2355: Police have given a final warning for the crowd to disperse. My contact is concerned that there could be arrests.

2350: In Jalan Cinta Sayang, the FRU are asking the crowd to disperse, but some are jeering and not moving.

2340: Over at Bandar Baru in Bukit Selambau, Anwar has addressed a crowd of around 5,000 as the eve of polling draws to a close.

In Simpang in Bukit Gantang, a crowd of 5,000 has just listened to Husam Musa and other NGO activists talking about whether Umno is really the defender of Malays and whether Pas is a puppet of the DAP.

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A Pakatan supporter vigorously waves the DAP flag to welcome the crowd to the party’s dinner in Simpang, Bukit Gantang tonight – Photo by Anil Netto

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Pas posters flutter over the largely Chinese crowd at the DAP ceramah in Simpang