KUALA LUMPUR: The police have yet to receive a notification on the Save Malaysia rally, that complies with the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA), says Comm Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid.
The Kuala Lumpur police chief said the police would take necessary action in accordance with existing laws should there be any incident that disrupts public order.
“Any notification must be attached with the permissions from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the owner of premises or locations where the rally will be held.
“So far, we have not received any notice that complies with the PAA.
“If the organisers are still adamant on having the rally, we will take necessary action in accordance with the PAA,” he told reporters after a walkabout near Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock on Wednesday (Sept 13).
Comm Allaudeen said such notices should be handed to the police at least four days before the rally.
“As it is three days before the planned rally, we have not received any notice from the rally organisers,” he said.
Comm Allaudeen said such notices were meant to inform the police of any organised rally to enable the police to facilitate and ensure smoothness of traffic.
“The organisers should have been responsible to submit the notice.
“We have laws and regulations and for the police, our responsibility is to facilitate such a gathering.
“For organisers, their responsibility is to inform the police so that we can facilitate and deploy sufficient personnel to maintain safety and security.
“Not only the organisers have rights, the people in KL have rights too, where they will be out and about in the city on a Saturday in spending time with their families,” he said.
The police would still be monitoring the situation from Saturday (Sept 16) as safety and public order are a priority, Comm Allaudeen said.
“However, so far, we do not have plans to close any road due to the rally.
“We are always ready for any eventuality,” he said.
Asked on the possible involvement of the Red Shirts led by Sungai Besar Umno chief Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos, Comm Allaudeen said the public should give space for the police to take necessary action.
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