However, PAS, whose candidate Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin is contesting the by-election, has not be officially told about these new restrictions.
It is learnt that PAS was nevertheless told to stop its ceramah by 11pm so that this does not cause any disturbance in village areas.
However with the announcement by Syed Hamid about the ban, it is evident that PAS too would be affected.
The Altantuya issue has been used by the opposition, especially the PKR, to implicate incoming premier Najib Abdul Razak in the death of the Mongolian woman, a charge which the Umno politician has repeatedly denied.
As in previous election campaigns, several posters of Altantuya and Najib have already found their way to Bukit Gantang.
Altantuya's remains were found scattered in a jungle reserve in Shah Alam, Selangor on Oct 19, 2006.
Two special elite policemen, who were bodyguards to VIPs including Najib, are facing murder charge. The verdict is expected early next month.
The opposition has also been highlighting the manner in which Perak Umno, led by Najib, ‘stole' the state government from Pakatan.
Mohd Nizar has subsequently refused to step down as menteri besar although the Perak sultan had ordered him to do so. This led to him being accused of committing derhaka (treason) against the sultan.
The by-election will see a three-cornered fight involving BN's Ismail Saffian, Mohd Nizar (photo) and independent candidate Kamarul Ramizu Idris.
It is being held following the death of PAS member of parliament Roslan Shaharum on Feb 9 from a heart attack.
In the last general election on March 8, 2008, Roslan defeated Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi of BN and independent candidate M Mohganan by 1,566 votes.
Meanwhile in Bukit Selambau, it is learnt that one additional restriction imposed on political parties is that all ceramah must be held indoors.
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