PETALING JAYA: Without a 10-day advance notice, police have classified the gathering by the opposition at Kelana Jaya Stadium tonight as illegal.

Selangor police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah (pix) said although the organisers had obtained permission from the stadium for use of the facilities, they only informed the police on Wednesday.

He said this was not in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.

“Under the PAA, the organisers must inform the police of a gathering ten days in advance.

“This would enable the police to gain feedback from the residents in the area and coordinate manpower to maintain security as well as ensure smooth traffic,” he told The Star.

He added that it would be unfair to the residents.

“The best option is to postpone the rally for another 10 days but the organisers refused,” he said.

However, Tun Hisan said police would avoid any confrontation with the organisers or participants in the spirit of peaceful assembly.

“We will gather evidence and review whether action can be taken against the organisers or participants,” he said.

On Monday, an online newsportal reported Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as saying that a mass gathering would be held at the stadium where he will address Malaysians for the first time after the polls.

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