TWENTY-NINE people have been identified and will be called in to give their statements to assist in the investigation into the organisation of the Keluar dan #Lawan gathering in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said all participants asked to cooperate during the course of the investigation.

Police are also identifying several others through video recordings and photographs.

“Police have received 20 reports over the gathering,” he said in a statement today. 

Acryl said the organisers and participants of the rally have clearly violated standard operating procedures (SOP) of the national recovery plan (NRP) and the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2021, which is still in force. 

“Police have previously warned all parties to comply with the SOP for the safety of the public,” he said.

Acryl said stern action will be taken against any party who deliberately violated the SOP.

“The attitude of the organisers and participants who were defiant and went on to hold the gathering despite being advised to prioritise health safety is irresponsible, especially in the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

“Police have started an investigation on the organisers and participants under the provisions of Act 342 and other relevant acts.” – Bernama, August 1, 2021.