PKR says 'no' to Sentul police conditions

KUALA LUMPUR- PKR will go ahead with the Free Anwar rally on Monday on terms agreed during the meeting with the Kuala Lumpur police on Friday, says its deputy president Azmin Ali.
“The agreement does not touch on the conditions announced later by police.
"Therefore, I repeat my call to the public to come and show solidarity with Anwar in line with the right to gather in a peaceful assembly as enshrined in the federal consitution,” Azmin said in a statement Saturday.

He was commenting on a statement by Sentul police which issued 10 conditions on Friday night to the organisers of the rally.
The conditions include barring participants from “making noise”, disallowing any speeches and carrying of banners to support Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
But police on Saturday said the rally organisers must ensure none of its supporters gathered outside the designated area.
“Police would be forced to disperse them, if the crowd was found to be gathering beyond the permitted boundary,” Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said Saturday.
He said all parties, including the organisers and police, must be responsible and adhere to the Peaceful Assembly Act.
“The designated parking area outside the court complex can accommodate about 5,000 people and no more than that.
“If more, it will cause traffic congestion and inconvenience to others who need to travel to work or other purposes,” he told senior editors at a briefing at Bukit Aman.
He said policemen would be stationed at strategic locations to direct the traffic.
“We have spoken to the organisers and gave them the 10 points, which they agreed to adhere to. I hope they will not go against their words or some of their supporters take the opportunity to abuse or create trouble.” he said.
Some 740 police reports had been lodged against the PKR rally, he said.
In a police statement, it also anticipate massive traffic jam in eight areas leading to the court complex - namely Jalan Duta, Jalan Kuching, Bulatan Segambut, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Jalan Ibadah, Jalan Dutamas, Jalan Persiaran Dutamas, and Jalan Hikmat Usaha.
The police predicted the traffic to built up as early as 7am.
"Motorists should avoid these places unless they have to be there. Those who need to be there are encouraged to travel early and take public transport.”
Police also call the public to cooperate with policemen on duty to ensure smoother traffic flow.

-TheStar