THE Women’s Day march held last week did not follow the proper procedure as the notice given by the organisers did not fulfil the requirement needed to hold a rally.

Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun said the notice was given in less than the minimum 10-day period required.

“We are investigating it because they proceeded (with the rally) although we did not provide an approval notice.

“The period (of the notice) did not fulfil the 10-day period. We would definitely have given our approval if the (notice) period was sufficient,” he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur today.

Yesterday, lawyer Syahredzan Johan urged for the probe into the rally to stop as it is unnecessary.

Commenting on that, Fuzi said it is the responsibility of the police force to decide if the investigation should continue.

“More than 50 police reports have been lodged and investigations have to be made.

“The task of the police now is to complete the investigation papers immediately and hand them over to the deputy public prosecutor for further results,” he said.

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the march was illegal as no permit was issued for it.

He said the government rejects any move to organise an assembly without permit, as it is a violation of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Six individuals, including organisers involved in the march have given their statements to police.

City police chief Mazlan Lazim said another three people are due to have their statements recorded at the Dang Wangi police headquarters on Monday. – March 15, 2019.