Cops warn public against attending Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah

 

Dang Wangi police chief Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said strict action would be taken against those who attend illegal gatherings. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

The Dang Wangi police chief has advised the public not to attend “any gathering that contravene legal provisions”, in reference to the Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah rally planned for Jan 25 from the Sogo department store to Dataran Merdeka.

In a statement this evening, Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman maintained that the notice from the organisers on the rally was incomplete as it lacked permission from the owners or tenants of the places of assembly.

“On Jan 17, a response was sent to the organisers telling them to fulfil the provisions under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

“Strict action will be taken according to the provisions of the laws in force,” he said.

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously rejected claims by the rally’s organisers that the condition set by the police had no legal basis.

“Public spaces do not have owners. But if it’s outside the Sogo department store, you must get approval from Sogo.

“For Dataran Merdeka, you must seek permission from Kuala Lumpur City Hall. That’s the law,” he said. - FMT