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Malaysiakini
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
'Cops will faciliate anti-Anwar rally but lack of notice makes it hard'
The police will facilitate the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally, scheduled to take place in the capital on July 26. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is to ensure the safety and orderliness of all participants, even though rally organisers are no longer required to submit prior notice to the police, following a Federal Court ruling that declared Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional. He acknowledged, however, that the court's ruling has made it...
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Police to facilitate Turun Anwar rally despite no prior notice
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will still facilitate the upcoming Himpunan Turun Anwar rally on July 26, despite organisers no longer being required to submit prior notice. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed this, emphasising that the police will ensure safety and order even without advance details. The Federal Court recently ruled Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional, removing the obligation for organisers to notify authorities beforehand. Saifuddin acknowledged this has made security planning more challenging. 'If organisers were still required to inform the police, we would at least know the venue and expected crowd size, allowing us to deploy personnel accordingly,' he said. Despite the difficulties, he assured that PDRM will handle security professionally. He reminded participants to follow existing laws, including avoiding dangerous weapons, inflammatory speeches, and involving children in the gathering. 'If police take action, don't claim your freedom has been violated because the relevant laws still apply,' he added. The minister stressed that the government respects democratic expression but expects compliance with legal boundaries. The Federal Court's July 1 ruling found that penalising organisers for not giving prior notice was unconstitutional, as it amounted to a prohibition rather than a permissible restriction. - Bernama
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
'Turun Anwar' Rally: No Notice Makes It Difficult, But Police Will Facilitate
PUTRAJAYA, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will facilitate the Himpunan Turun Anwar rally, scheduled to take place in the capital on July 26. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is to ensure the safety and orderliness of all participants, even though rally organisers are no longer required to submit prior notice to the police, following a Federal Court ruling that declared Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional. He acknowledged, however, that the court's ruling has made it a little difficult for PDRM to plan appropriate security measures. 'If organisers were still required to inform the police, we would at least know the venue and expected crowd size, allowing us to deploy personnel accordingly, not to obstruct, but to facilitate the gathering. 'But now, without prior notification, the police must fully mobilise all available resources to devise an appropriate strategy,' he told a press conference after the Home Ministry's monthly assembly today. Despite the challenges, Saifuddin gave assurance that PDRM will manage security professionally. He also reminded organisers and participants to abide by the existing provisions of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Organisers, he said, are responsible for ensuring that no dangerous weapons are brought to the rally, no speeches undermine the monarchy or religious harmony, and that children are not involved in the gathering. 'If police take action, don't claim your freedom has been violated because the relevant laws still apply.
The Star
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Bersatu proposes united opposition front
PETALING JAYA: Bersatu is proposing the formation of a united opposition front involving parties outside the government bloc to coordinate a joint stand on matters affecting the people. According to party secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, the proposal was put forward during the party's supreme leadership council (MPT) meeting and will be discussed at the Perikatan Nasional presidential council meeting later this weekend. He said that the party leaders have also agreed to have party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin lead the efforts to initiate this collaboration. Azmin added that Muhyiddin had also instructed Bersatu leaders to intensify groundwork in key constituencies ahead of the Sabah state election. "The MPT is confident that the people of Sabah are receptive to and support the struggle of Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional," he said in a statement on Tuesday (July 15). The council also confirmed the party's annual general assembly will take place on Sept 6–7 in Shah Alam, Selangor, with a ninth-anniversary dinner to be held on the final night, expected to host over 2,000 guests. Azmin said the council had also approved the launch of the Infaq Bersatu fundraising programme, inviting contributions from the public to support its pro-rakyat agenda. Additionally, he said that Bersatu would mobilise its leaders and supporters for the "Himpunan Turun Anwar" rally at Dataran Merdeka on July 26, scheduled to begin at 2pm. "This peaceful gathering aims to defend the Constitution and the rule of law, and to stand against oppression," said Azmin.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Putrajaya PKR files police report against Opposition portal over anti-PM rally
PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya PKR has filed a police report against a statement published by Harakahdaily on June 10, which announced a planned rally titled 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' scheduled for July 26. The report was lodged on Tuesday (July 15) by Putrajaya PKR deputy chief Sharif Jeev Abdullah, alongside division information chief Mohd Hafiz Osman and special tasks bureau chief Mohd Noor Arizam Arep. According to Sharif, the rally was publicised by Pas Youth chief and Alor Setar MP Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, who claimed the gathering would serve as a manifestation of public loss of confidence in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership. Sharif said the announcement also contained serious allegations that could undermine the integrity of key national institutions, including the judiciary, civil service and Parliament. 'Putrajaya PKR views this planned rally as an attempt to incite the public, sow hatred towards the government and potentially disrupt public order and the parliamentary democratic process which forms the foundation of national stability,' he said in a statement. He stressed that any form of provocative assembly with seditious undertones or aimed at pressuring the government through street demonstrations was irresponsible and a threat to national security and constitutional integrity. Sharif also urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the planned rally and related statements, under existing legal provisions such as Section 124B of the Penal Code or any other applicable laws. 'We call on all Malaysians not to be swayed by efforts that could trigger political unrest or jeopardise the nation's stability. 'Democracy must be defended through legitimate, civil and constitutional channels,' he said.
