KUALA LUMPUR: The anti-corruption rally, dubbed the "Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah," proceeded peacefully despite a modest turnout.
The rally, organised by non-governmental organisations and student activists, attracted an estimated at more than 100 participants on Saturday (Jan 25).
Around 2pm, rally participants gathered in front of Sogo shopping mall at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, carrying anti-corruption-themed banners and placards.
Police personnel from the Dang Wangi district police headquarters were present to monitor the situation.
At 2.40pm, participants began marching towards Dataran Merdeka, escorted by a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Their march along the street affected traffic flow as no road closures were enacted.
Protestors continued marching into Dataran Merdeka and to the front of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad despite barriers placed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
At Dataran Merdeka, protestors gathered to hear speeches from several student activists.
The rally, monitored by about 200 police officers and personnel, concluded at about 4.30pm.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed the rally ended peacefully without any incidents.
"For now, we can confirm the rally ended peacefully after we deployed sufficient personnel to facilitate it," he said.
"Our main goal is to ensure the safety of not only the rally participants but also other people at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and visitors at Dataran Merdeka."
