TANAH Rata assemblyman Ho Chi Yang and three residents have been called by Cameron Highlands police for investigations under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. 

In a statement, Ho said he was served with a notice to be present at the district’s police station tomorrow.

He said the issue is regarding a protest held against the Pahang state government’s request to ban commercial vehicles from using certain sections of Federal Route 59 in Cameron Highlands during weekends and holidays from 10am to 3pm.

“We call on all residents and farmers to urgently contact the Tanah Rata assemblyperson’s office if they received a call or a notice from the police.

“We will provide lawyers to accompany you during the questioning in order to protect your rights,” Ho said in a statement yesterday.

Ho also showed pictures of a peaceful protest with farmers and residents against the ban on June 30. 

“Since the ban on commercial vehicles was imposed on June 16, the traffic situation in Cameron Highlands remains.

“At the same time, the ban has negatively impacted the vegetables logistic chain in Cameron Highlands,” he said.

Ho also affirmed the residents’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly. – July 4, 2023.