FRET not for this is just a precautionary measure to curb any untoward incident so that city folks can have a peaceful and restful weekend!
Probably to curb the likelihood of political rallies or marches in the aftermath of the latest political developments in the country, a court order has been issued yesterday (Aug 20) to ban any procession or gathering – known as Op Aman – within a 1km radius of Sogo Complex and Masjid Jamek.
This has led to diversion of major roads leading to the Kuala Lumpur city centre at 88 main intersections today beginning from 9am.
A statement by the police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department’s head ACP Saifduin Mohd Salleh has advised road users to avoid using city roads that have been diverted and to follow instructions of traffic police and other officers.
The 88 roads under diversion are closed to prevent any illegal assemblies, according to police sources.
According to The Star, a two-metre tall fence has been erected around Dataran Merdeka while fire engines and water tankers have been sighted along Jalan Parliament – the usual staging area for police riot control.
Among roads mentioned in the police media statement are key roads and roundabouts leading into both the historical heart of Kuala Lumpur such as Dataran Merdeka, Parliament, Jalan Istana, Masjid Negara, Carcosa Sri Negara and Leboh Ampang as well as business districts that encompass Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Loke Yew, Sungai Best, Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail.
Apart from roads, there will also temporary closure of the LRT, MRT and KL Monorail stations from 9am to 3pm today which affect the LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line (selected stations), LRT Kelana Jaya Line (selected stations), MRT Kajang Line (selected stations) and KL Monorail Line (all stations). – Aug 21, 2021
