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Police deny approving permit for pro-Palestine mega rally

Organisers of Perhimpunan Mega Rakyat Demi Palestin yet to submit any application, say cops

8:26 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Police have denied approving or issuing any permit regarding the Perhimpunan Mega Rakyat Demi Palestin rally, as announced by the Palestinian Solidarity Secretariat in a news report.

Wangsa Maju district police chief Ashari Abu Samah said as of yesterday, the organisers had yet to submit any notification or application.

“However, the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters held a meeting with the organisers of the rally on Thursday (February 22).

“As a result of the meeting, the organisers were advised to submit a notification and permit application to the Wangsa Maju district police headquarters,” he said in a statement here yesterday.

He advised the public not to gather or hold any assemblies without permission.

“Strict action will be taken against any parties that do not comply with the regulations or violate the law,” he said. – February 28, 2024

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