Police have asked the organisers of the Bersih gathering planned to be held in Kuala Lumpur as well as in Sabah and Sarawak on July 9 to abort it because it is a threat to national security.

azlan “We are worried about security and public order which will be jeopardised, and business activities will have to be halted following the gathering,” said deputy inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar.

Speaking to reporters after attending a seminar with all OCPDs at the Cheras Police College in Kuala Lumpur today, he said police would not issue any permit for the gathering.

He said that 418 reports had been received so far from various quarters including traders, hire-car operators and tour agencies who opposed the gathering.

Khalid said police had also received reports that other groups with differing ideologies were also planning to hold gatherings on the same day.

- Bernama

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