Peaceful Assembly Act

Police have confirmed that the parade at Dataran Menara Condong in Teluk Intan, which saw the participants waving China flags, was held without a permit.

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the organisers had to inform the police about the rally but failed to do so.

The police opened an investigation paper in connection to the #Turun protest in front of the Sogo shopping mall here today under Section 9 (5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Members of the public have been advised not to participate in any form of gatherings of 'flashmobs' that contravene the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Following this decision, Chin, 61, is free and will not face trial on the charge under Section 9 (5) of the PAA.

He said the organiser was responsible for security at the event as provided for in the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 under which the permit was issued.

"The government is open to allowing the gathering if the conditions are met, otherwise the assembly will not be allowed," said Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Home Minister.

North Seberang Prai district police chief ACP Azmi Adam said gathering without a permit was illegal and those involved could be penalised as it violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Members of the public who brought babies and children to the Gathering 355 yesterday have contravened Section 4 (2)(f) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Syahredzan says the court also set March 15 for case management.

Police will only allow 'Himpunan 355' planned at Dataran Merdeka on Feb 18 if the rally organiser complies with all conditions under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

There are no obstacles for PAS to organise a rally at Dataran Merdeka here on Feb 18 provided they abide by the stipulated rules and get the go-ahead from the police and Kuala Lumpur City Hall, said U

Khalid said the officers-in-charge of Dang Wangi and Brickfields police headquarters did receive notices from the organiser but both notices failed to comply with the prerequisites of PAA.

Four individuals arrested following the Red Shirts rally near news portal Malaysiakini's headquarters yesterday, were released today.

Petaling Jaya police chief, ACP Mohd Zani Che Din says more than 1,000 Red Shirt participants gathered in front of the building, beginning 2pm.

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.