Anti-GST rally set to take place this afternoon
Police had yesterday said that they have not received all the necessary documents from the rally organisers.
Despite police warning, the Anti Goods and Services Tax (GST) rally is set to take place this afternoon.
The rally, organised by Parti Amanah Negara (PAN) together with PKR and DAP is to protest the implementation of GST, which marked its first year of anniversary yesterday.
About 50,000 people are expected to gather for the rally which will begin from Sogo shopping complex. The rally goers will then proceed to Dataran Merdeka.
The anti-GST secretariat had also confirmed that the rally will be attended by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Police had on Thursday said that they have not received all the necessary documents from the rally organisers.
Dang Wangi police chief ACP Zainol Samah said since they have not received all the relevant documents, the notice was not able to be processed as per the Fourth Schedule of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.
"In the first meeting with the organisers on March 23, they had been informed to complete the application and distribute the notice but, as of now, no complete documents have been received.
"Besides that, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall has also informed the police that on Saturday, Dataran Merdeka cannot be used as there are preparations involved for the car free morning programme scheduled the next day," he was quoted by Bernama.
He also warned that stern action against any individuals who violated the law as stipulated under Section 11 of PAA 2012.
He advised the organisers to look for alternative locations such as Padang Merbok or the Dewan Sultan Sulaiman Club field.
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