The police today reminded the people not to gather near the Perak state secretariat building on Thursday when the Perak Legislative Assembly meets, to prevent any untoward incident.

perak state assembly 180409 Perak police chief Zulkefli Abdullah said police had received many reports that certain political leaders, during their 'ceramah' (talks), had been urging the people to assemble near the building and such calls were also made through certain blogs and websites.

"Such a mass gathering without a police permit is an illegal gathering, and action will be taken according to the law against those who plan, organise or take part in it," he was quoted as saying by Bernama .

Zulkefli said police would deploy enough personnel and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of all the assemblypersons and invitees to the assembly sitting, and to safeguard public order.

"Police will act against those to organise or commit any act that can jeopardise public security and order," he added.

Steer clear of nearby roads

To avoid traffic problems on that day, he advised road users not to use the roads near the building and those who have nothing to do with the assembly sitting not to gather near the building, while only those with the invitations would be allowed in.

He said a meeting was held this morning between the police and assemblyperson from Barisan Nasional, PAS and PKR at the state police headquarters to ensure smooth running of the assembly sitting, but he was disappointed that no DAP assemblyperson or its representative attended the meeting although they were also invited.

At the meeting, the assemblypersons were advised not to do anything that could threaten public order and security, including not to organise any illegal gathering on that day, and to show decorum at the assembly sitting.