Organisers of 'Himpunan Selamatkan Rakyat' gathering shouldn't 'play victim', says Saifuddin


PUTRAJAYA: Organisers of the "Himpunan Selamatkan Rakyat" gathering should not play the victim when called up to provide statements to the police after failing to comply with pre-requisites of holding gatherings under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said under the Act, the organisers had to inform the police about the rally but failed to do so.

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