00:00Police have once again warned organizers not to proceed with a planned protest against
00:05the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, which is scheduled to take place near the
00:10Ampang Park MRT station in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.
00:13Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadiel Marso said alternative venues such as Dataran Merdeka
00:18and Padang Merbuk were proposed to the organizers but rejected.
00:22He said while police respect the public's right to assemble, the chosen venue was deemed
00:27unsuitable based on intelligence and a joint security assessment with other enforcement agencies.
00:33He told the press conference that the Ampang Park MRT area, located just 500 meters from
00:38the ASEAN Summit Red Zone where delegates are staying, is too close to their hotels and
00:43therefore the rally will not be permitted, warning that police will disperse the gathering
00:48and take action if organizers insist on proceeding.
00:52Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia tomorrow to join regional leaders for the 47th
00:57ASEAN Summit.
00:58Kanye Joe, FMT.
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