KUALA LUMPUR: Protestors have begun arriving for the "Turun Anwar" rally in Kuala Lumpur.
Many are gathering near the Sogo shopping centre and surrounding areas, while others are heading towards Dataran Merdeka.
The police presence is noticeable, with dozens of uniformed officers patrolling the area.
More than 2,000 police officers and personnel are stationed at key gathering points, including the Sogo shopping mall, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara, and Pasar Seni and have been there from at least 11a.m.
The rally is expected to draw 15,000 participants, with plans to march to Dataran Merdeka at 2 p.m.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously said the police would facilitate the rally following a Federal Court ruling on July 1.
The ruling struck down Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 as unconstitutional, meaning organisers are no longer required to notify authorities in advance.
