KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has advised all parties to cancel a planned gathering in Bertam, Kepala Batas on Thursday (Aug 14) to avoid conflicts and ensure safety.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police viewed seriously any issue that could threaten public safety and well-being.
"In the interest of preserving community safety and preventing confrontations between groups, we advise that the gathering be called off," he said on Thursday.
The gathering is believed to be linked to a recent controversy over an upside-down display of the Jalur Gemilang that went viral on social media.
The IGP said investigations are ongoing, with 38 reports lodged nationwide, 17 in Penang and 21 in other states.
"The probe also covers action against individuals who recorded and shared the footage under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998," he added.
"The investigation paper was submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor on Monday (Aug 11) and is now under review," he said.
Mohd Khalid reminded the public not to speculate and to channel accurate information directly to the police.
"We remain committed to transparent investigations conducted with integrity and in accordance with the law to preserve peace and harmony," he said.
