'Topple the government!'

What is taking place in Thailand has inspired someone, or a group to organise a mass rally on the eve of New Year, with a mission 'to topple the government'.

The organiser has yet to be identified but all indications are pointing to the opposition and its anti-Barisan Nasional NGOs.

KUALA LUMPUR - Inspector-general of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has warned against a planned gathering on New Year's eve at Dataran Merdeka, saying it was a national threat. 

"We do not know how true the call is but we have taken proactive measures by lodging a police report on the attempt after spotting the banners and posters shared and distributed on the Internet and news portals," Khalid told reporters at the police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.

He cited Section 124 of the Panel Code for activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy and under SOSMA (Security Offences (Special Measures) Act.

If found guilty, a person charged under this offence can be jailed for a maximum of 15 years.

He was responding to banners and posters on the social media urging people to attend a gathering on December 31 called "Himpunan Guling Kerajaan" (Rally to Topple the Government). The posters did not state the names of the organisers.

Khalid urged the person whose face appeared on one of the banners to come forward.

"We want him to come and help us with the investigation," said Khalid.

It is believed the rally was also meant to voice out their dissatisfaction at the government over recent announcements on the hike of toll and electricity tariffs.

However, something else could be 'found', which is more damaging that just a protest demo. It could turn ugly since some pro-government NGOs had also issued warnings that they would take on the protesters, should they proceed with the plan.

If that's the way they want to celebrate the new year, I believe the authorities will be left to no choice but to 'join them'!