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Police to divert traffic from 88 KL spots despite canned #Lawan rally

Public urged to keep law enforcement informed, avoid sanctioned routes

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 20 Aug 2021 11:21PM

Police to divert traffic from 88 KL spots despite canned #Lawan rally
Police cordons being set up at Dataran Merdeka this evening as authorities move to stop #Lawan demonstrators gathering tomorrow. – Bernama pic, August 20, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The police will be diverting traffic at 88 locations around the capital beginning at 9am tomorrow.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said the move was taken following information that certain parties were planning to hold rallies in the city centre tomorrow.

Among the locations involved are Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Masjid Negara and the Sultan Hishamuddin roundabout.

“Other locations are Jalan Kuching, the Jalan Tun Razak slip road, Jalan Sg Besi, Jalan Istana and the Sg Besi roundabout.

“We advise city dwellers, especially road users, to avoid using these roads and adhere to police instructions to ensure the situation is always under control and smooth,” he said in a statement.

Sarifudin said the public can contact the Jalan Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or the Kuala Lumpur JSPT hotline at  03-2026 0267/69 or the nearest police station for enquiries.

On August 7, the police got wind of parties planning to organise a #Lawan rally at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow. – Bernama, August 20, 2021

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