A TEAM of 400 policemen will be deployed for crowd control during the FA Cup semi-final football match at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak this Sunday, said Kuala Terengganu police chief Abdul Rahim Md Din.

He said as an added measure, police will conduct body and bag inspections at the entrance and inside the stadium before the match between Terengganu FC and Kuala Lumpur City FC.

He reminded spectators not to bring prohibited items such as firecrackers, fireworks, flares, helmets, plastic or glass water bottles, liquor, drink cans, lasers, matches, lighters and power banks.

“Also not allowed to be brought in are any sharp iron or wooden objects, sharp weapons such as knives, scissors, machetes as well as umbrellas or rods, drones, and any loudspeakers or hooters that make noise,” he said in a statement today.

Rahim said police have issued stern warnings to supporters of both teams not to cause disturbances at the match, which will kick off at 9pm.

“Supporters are not allowed to hold rallies or marches, fight, riot, sing or provoke with taunts or insults, as well as light flares.

“Strict action will be taken if there are violations of existing laws by supporters. Police call for the cooperation of all parties to fully comply with the security control guidelines at the stadium as set by the Football Association of Malaysia and police,” he said.

He said traffic police will be stationed around the stadium. He advised the public not to block roads or pathways leading to the stadium’s main gate when parking their vehicles. – Bernama, June 23, 2023.