Rally In Capital City Peaceful, No Arrests Made – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- No arrests were made by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in connection with the rally held in the capital today, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

He said the assembly proceeded peacefully, was well-controlled, and took place without any incidents that threatened public order.

“No arrests were made throughout the gathering. All control measures were carried out professionally and ethically, reflecting PDRM’s calm and responsible approach in ensuring that democratic space is exercised safely and prudently,” he said in a statement here today.

He said a total of 3,000 officers and personnel from the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters and various departments at Bukit Aman Police Headquarters were deployed to help manage the situation.

According to him, police monitoring estimated the attendance at around 18,000 people.

He said participants began gathering in stages from as early as 10.30 am in areas around the National Mosque, Sogo shopping complex, Masjid Jamek and Pasar Seni, before moving towards Dataran Merdeka at about 2 pm.

“During the assembly, PDRM carried out security monitoring and traffic control along all affected routes to ensure that public order was maintained.

“Several political figures and representatives of organisations were also seen addressing the participants,” he said, stressing that PDRM remained committed to upholding public order, national security, and the continuity of the people’s rights fairly, prudently, and in accordance with the law.

-- BERNAMA