Stay away from Raub durian farmer gathering: Police

The police have advised the public against attending a gathering involving durian farmers on Saturday at Dataran Pasar Sungai Klau in Raub.

Raub police chief Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman said stern action will be taken against anyone attending the gathering as it has not been approved by the venue owner as required under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

He said the event organisers notified the police last week, but the notification did not comply with the 10-day notice period stipulated by the Act.

“We also received objections from local residents, including the venue owner and the Raub District Council. Considering all these factors, the event has not been approved.

“Action will be taken against anyone who disregards this and participates in the gathering,” he told Bernama today.

The Save Musang King Alliance (Samka) announced that the gathering aims to draw attention to the difficulties faced by Raub durian farmers and demand that authorities lease land to farmers for planting and selling durians, thus contributing to the durian industry.

Samka claims that since the Kuantan High Court dismissed the judicial review application of the Musang King durian farmers on April 24, farmers in Raub have faced difficulties, with frequent pressures and disruptions from the state government, consortiums, and enforcement agencies.

- Bernama

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