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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours 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
2 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
6 days ago
- 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...
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Gather peacefully, avoid provocation, KL top cop tells ‘Turun Anwar' rallygoers
Rallygoers at a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month, which was estimated to have drawn just over 300 participants. KUALA LUMPUR : Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad has urged those planning to join next week's 'Turun Anwar' rally in the capital to remain peaceful and avoid any form of provocation. 'My advice is to gather peacefully, watch your behaviour, and avoid any provocation or actions that could lead to undesirable situations. 'If possible, do not burn anything,' he said in a press conference today. The protest, to be held by Perikatan Nasional on July 26, is being billed as a mass rally to push for the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Organisers claim they expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300. Usuf said police were aware of plans for the protest to take place around Dataran Merdeka. 'We have done our preparations in the area where they plan to gather – from Sogo to Dataran Merdeka,' he said. Usuf said police had also identified four locations – Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and Pasar Seni – where participants are expected to gather before converging at the iconic square. 'We expect about 10,000 to 15,000 people for now,' he said, adding that rallygoers were expected to begin assembling at around 11am before marching to Dataran Merdeka at about 2pm. Usuf said more than 2,000 officers would be deployed to maintain public order throughout the day. 'Our goal is to facilitate. We want to make sure that things go smoothly and safely,' he said. When asked if organisers had officially informed the authorities, Usuf confirmed that they had. 'The Dang Wangi police received the notification and we will handle it accordingly,' he said. Usuf said no road closures were planned at the moment, but might be implemented depending on the circumstances.
Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- 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...
