Police have pledged to take "appropriate action" against the organisers if they go ahead and hold Saturday's "Love Malaysia, Eradicate Kleptocracy" rally at Padang Timur in Petaling Jaya.

"Appropriate action will be taken if they refuse (to move the rally elsewhere)," deputy inspector-general of police Noor Rashid Ibrahim said at a press conference at Technology Park today.

However, Noor Rashid stopped short of elaborating what kind of action would be taken against the organisers.

"We will have to see how they act first, then we will take action," he said.

He also admitted that the police cannot stop the opposition from organising the rally.

"Yes, that's true. But everyone has their own responsibility. The police have to ensure the maintenance of law and order, while the rally organisers have their social and legal responsibilities," Noor Rashid added.

Yesterday, inspector-general of police Mohamad Fuzi Harun asked the organisers to hold it at the Kelana Jaya stadium instead, adding that four reports on possible traffic chaos have been received from residents in the area.

Noor Rashid also advised Sungai Besar Umno division chief Jamal Md Yunos against "gatecrashing" the anti-kleptocracy rally by selling fish at Padang Timur.

"We have engaged with Jamal. If he (insists) on doing it, we will see what offences he commits," he said.

"I advise him not to cause any disturbance. Don't create any chaos, that's my advice," he said.

Pakatan Harapan had notified police about the rally on Sept 25 and held two discussions with the cops. 

Yesterday, inspector-general of police Mohamad Fuzi Harun asked the organiser to relocate the event to the Kelana Jaya stadium, citing traffic surrounding Padang Timur.

"We have decided not to give the green light...We have received several reports from local residents because traffic in the area would affect them," said Mohamad Fuzi.

The police chief also pointed out that Padang Timur can only accommodate 10,000 people, whereas the organiser is predicting a 100,000-strong turnout.

Harapan, which is the rally organiser, said it would press on with plans to gather at Padang Timur, despite police objections, because preparations have already been made.