Police report lodged on upcoming Bersih 5 rally
Bernama
September 16, 2016 13:27 MYT
September 16, 2016 13:27 MYT
A Sept 14, 2016 file photo of Maria Chin (second, left) together with other Bersih leaders during the media conference to announce the date of the Bersih 5 rally. - Astro AWANI/Shahir Omar
Non-governmental organisation Ikatan Rakyat Insan Muslim Malaysia (IRIMM) wants police to take action against the organisers of Bersih 5 rally planned to be held here Nov 19.
IRIMM president Amir Amsaa Alla Pitchay said the rally could pose a threat to the peace and harmony in the country.
"Traders, taxi drivers and the people will incur losses on that particular day and they are worried untowards incidents might occur," he told Bernama.
Amir Amsaa said that he had lodged a police report on the matter at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters here at noon.
The media had reported that Bersih chairman Maria Chin Abdullah had fixed the date for the gathering.
Bersih is a movement that claims to be seeking electoral reform in the country. -- Bernama