The "German F&B Festival" at a mall in Klang may proceed as scheduled because organisers had obtained permission from the Klang Municipal Council (MPK), said Selangor senior exco member Teng Chang Khim.

MPK had greenlit the event on Sept 28, but the official correspondence has been delayed to seek clarity from the police on their position.

However, Teng stressed that the police could not ban a lawful commercial event.

"Yes, they (organisers) will proceed because they have a temporary permit from MPK, dated Sept 28. MPK had imposed 20 conditions and imposed an RM400 fee...