M'sia vs Indonesia: 1,400 police personnel to keep the peace at FIFA World Cup qualifier


KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,400 police personnel will be on hand for the World Cup qualifier match between Malaysia and Indonesia at Stadium Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Nov 19).

City police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim (pic) said a total of 1,331 police personnel will be tasked with maintaining public order at the stadium grounds while 160 personnel from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department would be on duty to ensure traffic runs smoothly.

"We estimate a total of 85,000 people will attend the match, including 6,000 Indonesian fans.

"There will be a total of 2,800 parking lots available during the game.

"Parking lots A and B have been designated for Malaysian fans while parking lot C is meant for those with "C" designated stickers and secretariat staff," he told reporters at the City police headquarters on Monday (Nov 18).

He said parking lot D has been designated for Indonesian fans.

"This being said, we advise all those coming to the stadium to use public transport to avoid heavy traffic in the area.

"We also advise everyone to follow the law and behave themselves," he said, adding that any form of provocation, which could cause a threat to public order, will be strictly dealt with.

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