Dang Wangi district police chief Asst Comm Zainol Samah says since Yellow Mania will be held in a closed space, Bersih 2.0 does not need to notify its plans to the police. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, January 2, 2016.
Electoral reform group Bersih 2.0 does not need to notify the police of plans for its Yellow Mania festival next week, Dang Wangi district police chief Asst Comm Zainol Samah was reported saying by The Star Online.
This was because the event, from January 6 to 10, would be held in a closed space, he said in a statement.
But he added that Bersih 2.0 should inform the police of plans in any case, so the authorities could help with traffic control and security.
“In this case, since the festival will be held in the Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, there is no need to distribute notice to the district police chief under the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA 2012).” ACP Zainol said.
“However, it is advised that the organiser inform the police so that the police are able to help in traffic control and safety related matters,” he said adding that this only referred to police and not other agencies.
Yesterday, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor was reported as saying that organisers would need to apply for a permit, unless the event was held in an enclosed space.
"If it is an enclosed space, we will allow it. We do not want them to hold it in an open area," he was quoted saying by The Star.
Bersih 2.0 secretariat manager, Mandeep Singh had questioned the need for a permit as the event would be held in a private space.
Among activities at the festival include a film screening of The Lady, a movie about Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, and a photo exhibition of the Bersih 4 protest held on August 29 and 30 last year, which called for democratic reforms and the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over alleged financial scandals linked to state firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
It will also feature a stand-up comedy session by actor and former radio deejay Patrick Teoh and poetry readings.
Mandeep had said the five day event was aimed at raising awareness on electoral reforms and to thank Bersih 2.0 supporters.
Yellow Mania will be held from from January 6 to 10. – Pic courtesy of Bersih 2.0, January 2, 2016
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