Organisers of the anti-GST demonstration scheduled for May 1 are adamant on using Dataran Merdeka as the final rally point, while the police are firmly against it.

The rally is supposed to begin at KLCC, followed by a procession to Dataran Merdeka.

However, inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said organisers have been told that Dataran Merdeka is currently under repairs and can't be used.

He said that this has been conveyed to rally organisers during a discussion on April 16.

"The police are still waiting for their response. We hope for their cooperation," he told a press conference in Putrajaya.

Khalid was referring to the meeting involving PSM secretary-general S Arutchelvan, along with other NGO leaders. The police were represented by KL public order and internal security chief SAC Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid and Dang Wangi district police chief Zainuddin Ahmad.

Among the NGO's participating in the rally are Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM), Anti price-hike group (Turun), Jaringan Rakyat Jerit Tertindas (Jerit) and an organisation representing the Orang Asli.

The government plans to implement the goods and services tax at a rate of six percent on April 1, 2015.

However, Pakatan leaders have insisted that the rally on May 1 will proceed as planned and the group will gather at KLCC and Dataran Merdeka.

This was decided by Pakatan leaders who met at the PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur this morning.

PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu said that the discussions within Pakatan had taken place smoothly and police had also given their feedback on the matter.

“The location has not changed. There are some improvements. The NGO groups will gather at KLCC and political party supporters will be across Kuala Lumpur,” he said.