PUTRAJAYA: The Peaceful Assembly Act is explicit in its requirements, and organisers should be well-informed about their obligations, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said this in response to a planned anti-corruption rally, dubbed Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (Jan 25).
“Organisers should know what their responsibilities are if they read the Act. This includes notifying the police,” he said at the Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AISSE225) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on Tuesday (Jan 21).
When asked to comment on the need for consent from the premises owner if the rally was held in a public space, Saifuddin said that requirement stayed the same.
“Every premises has an owner. For example, Padang Merbok is owned by the municipal council.
“Dataran Merdeka has an owner as well. You need to get permission from the City Hall.
“The law has already stated as such,” he said.
