Police Conditions for Jan 25 Rally Unlawful, Claim Organisers
2025-01-20
Free Malaysia Today
The organisers of the Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah rally, slated for Jan 25, have disputed the conditions imposed by Dang Wangi district police, citing a lack of legal basis and contradiction to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. This comes as a concern for freedom of assembly and the right to protest against corruption. With the event aimed at promoting transparency and accountability, the restriction may hinder the exercise of democratic rights. The Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 is meant to facilitate, not restrict, public gatherings. Rally organisers argue that the conditions set by the police undermine the spirit of the law and the principles of democracy.