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KL Police Gear up for Anti-PM Anwar Protest on Jul 26
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, JUL 24 – More than 2,000 police officers will be deployed to manage the ‘Turun Anwar’ rally as organisers expect up to 300,000 participants demanding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's resignation.
- The 'Turun Anwar' rally against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled for July 26 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, organised by Perikatan Nasional.
- The protest aims to push for Anwar's resignation following dissatisfaction voiced by figures like Mahathir Mohamad and reflects a history of political rivalries and calls for leadership change.
- Organisers expect up to 15,000 participants, who will gather at 2pm at four locations before marching to Dataran Merdeka, while over 2,000 police officers will be deployed to maintain order.
- Prime Minister Anwar instructed police to ensure the rally proceeds peacefully without intimidation, emphasizing democratic freedoms and public safety, while Inspector-General Khalid Ismail urged attendees to respect the law.
- The event reflects the Madani government's commitment to tolerance and open dissent, but it raises questions about political stability and unresolved issues confronting the nation.
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