KUALA LUMPUR: Ten individuals were called up by police in connection with Saturday's (July 23) #Turun rally, which was held in front of a shopping mall along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
The individuals consisted of activists, politicians and university students, who turned up at Dang Wangi police headquarters at about 2.30pm on Monday (July 25) to have their statements recorded.
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PKR Youth chief Adam Adli said he gave full cooperation to the police when his statement was recorded.
"The police showed a few photos and asked whether I attended the event or otherwise," he told reporters after his statement was taken.
Adam said the rally was aimed at voicing out the grievances of the people.
"The government should take proactive measures to solve problems faced by the rakyat during the current economic climate," he said.
Ketari assemblyman Young Syefura Othman said the rally symbolised the voice of the people against the increase in the price of goods.
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"We hope the government listens to the five demands made by university students and activists," she said.
Among the demands were cutting the salaries of ministers and deputy ministers, reinstating subsidies and solving the food supply issue.
Lawyer Syahredzan Johan said his client Young Syefura gave her full cooperation to the police.
"We hope the police are more open-minded towards rallies that (express) the concerns of the people, especially on the price hike of goods," he said.
Meanwhile, Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said police have recorded the statements of 10 people.
"We are investigating the matter under Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012," he said.
ACP Noor Dellhan previously said about 100 individuals holding placards and banners had gathered outside the shopping mall along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman at about 1.40pm and dispersed at about 3pm on Saturday (July 23).
The police had advised the public not to get involved in any activity that violates the law and said strict action would be taken under the provisions of the law.
