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KUALA LUMPUR: The “Demo Rakyat, Lawan Anwar” planned for Saturday should not go ahead as Putrajaya Corporation has not granted permission for its venue to be used for the protest, according to police.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said while the organisers submitted a notice to the police on June 14, they have not obtained the permission of Putrajaya Corporation.
“They were planning to have the rally at 4pm at a public parking lot opposite the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya.
“However, the Putrajaya Corporation has denied permission for the gathering to be held there; thus, we advise the organisers not to go ahead with the rally,” he told a press conference at Brickfields district police headquarters yesterday.
One of the most important requirements under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 is obtaining the permission of the venue owner, he said.
“The organisers have failed to do so,” he said.
Comm Rusdi also advised the public not to join Saturday’s protest.
“If the organisers are still adamant about going ahead with the rally, the police will facilitate it, but we will also investigate under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
“We also do not rule out the possibility of conducting roadblocks and road closures. We will prepare for the worst,” he said.
Comm Rusdi said the police are also investigating a video asking people to join the rally, which has gone viral.
“We received 85 police reports on the video. We are investigating under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998,” he said.
Comm Rusdi said stern action could be taken against anyone who organises or joins the rally.
“Those with inquiries or information can contact the KL police hotline at 03-21159999 or any nearest police station,” he said.
