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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
KTMB denies closure orders for BNM, KL stations ahead of rally
The notice, purportedly from KTMB, states that the Bank Negara Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur stations will be closed from 9am to 5pm tomorrow. PETALING JAYA : Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has denied issuing any orders for the closure of its Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Kuala Lumpur stations following a notice making the rounds on social media. When a netizen asked about the notice in the comment section of one of KTMB's Facebook posts, the firm said there had been no official announcement from the management. 'Updates will be shared from time to time through KTMB's official media channels,' the KTMB Facebook admin replied. The notice said that the BNM and Kuala Lumpur KTM stations would be closed from 9am to 5pm tomorrow. 'The KTM train will not stop at these stations during the closure period,' the notice said. A mass rally organised by Perikatan Nasional is expected to take place in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Participants will gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru and the Sogo shopping complex before marching to Dataran Merdeka. Organisers expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300 people. Police have advised rallygoers to obey the law and assemble peacefully. Yesterday, acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said no roads would be closed in the capital city ahead of the 'Turun Anwar' rally.
The Star
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
No stations closed tomorrow, says KTMB refuting message circulating on social media
IPOH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has refuted that its Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Kuala Lumpur stations will be closed Saturday (July 26), following an alleged notice circulating on social media. In response to a query by a user on its official Facebook page comment section Frida (July 25), the KTMB admin responded that there had been no official announcement from the management. 'At the moment, there has been no official notification from the management regarding this matter. "Any latest updates will be shared from time to time through KTMB's official media channels,' the response read. The alleged notice said that the BNM and Kuala Lumpur KTM stations would be closed from 9am to 5pm Saturday. The notice also said that trains would not stop at these stations during the closure period. The circulation of the notice comes ahead a mass rally expected to take place in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Earlier, acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said no roads would be closed in the capital city ahead of the 'Turun Anwar' rally. More than 2,000 police officers and personnel will be stationed at all key gathering points, including Sogo shopping mall, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and Pasar Seni, from 11am. The rally is anticipated to draw 15,000 participants and is expected to march to Dataran Merdeka at 2pm. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously said the police would facilitate the rally following a Federal Court ruling on July 1 that struck down Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 as unconstitutional, meaning organisers are no longer legally required to notify authorities in advance.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
No road closures in KL ahead of anti-Anwar rally, say cops
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said additional personnel will be deployed at the various LRT, MRT and monorail stations within the city centre. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Police will not be closing any roads in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the anti-Anwar Ibrahim rally on Saturday, which is expected to have 10,000 to 15,000 participants. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said they had been notified about the rally by PAS Youth, with NGOs, students and members of the public expected to be in attendance. He said the participants will gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru and the Sogo shopping complex before marching to Dataran Merdeka. To ensure the safety of public transport users, additional personnel will be deployed at the various LRT, MRT and monorail stations within the city centre. 'This is to ensure that the gathering will not affect public transport services or economic stability. We also advise public transport operators to take precautionary measures to ensure public safety. 'We expect traffic congestion towards the city centre. However, we will not carry out any road closures. Instead, personnel will be deployed to control and monitor traffic,' he said in a statement. Usuf reminded those joining the rally not to bring sharp objects, weapons or flares with them, and to refrain from carrying placards with writings or images that touch on race, religion or royalty (3Rs). Perikatan Nasional has planned the rally at Dataran Merdeka to push for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation. The organisers expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300 people.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Actor-singer lodges police report over ‘defamatory' social media post
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the actor-singer filed a report on July 18. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A popular actor and singer has lodged a police report over an allegedly defamatory and provocative post uploaded on the social media platform Threads. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the report was filed at 4.12pm on July 18, Harian Metro reported. He said the male artiste was unhappy with a post by a Threads user, claiming it contained defamatory, provocative and seditious elements that were widely circulated online. 'The complainant believes the post could harm his reputation and public image,' Usuf was quoted as saying. Police are investigating the case under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities. Usuf also clarified that the case has no connection to singer Shila Amzah, who recently claimed that she was attacked by a senior artiste during a concert rehearsal.
Malaysiakini
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
More than 2k cops for 'Turun Anwar' rally, SB projects 10k to 15k turnout
More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security and public order during the 'Turun Anwar' rally set to take place at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on July 26. The protest aims to pressure Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to step down. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed...
