Cover image via Saifullizan Tamadi/New Straits Times
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Several major roads in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be affected by traffic diversions tomorrow, 26 July, due to the 'Turun Anwar' rally
According to the New Straits Times, acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the rally will begin at five main gathering points: Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, and Kompleks Sogo.
From there, participants will march towards Dataran Merdeka.
"Traffic diversions will be activated based on real-time conditions to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all road users," Mohamed Usuf said in a statement today, 25 July.
The list of affected routes is as follows:
1. Jalan Maharajalela / Exit to Jalan Syed Putra
2. Jalan Kinabalu / U-turn near Public Bank
3. Bulatan Sultan Mohamad
4. Jalan Kinabalu / Exit to Bukit Aman Tunnel
5. Jalan Kinabalu / Exit to Bulatan Dato' Onn
6. Upper Dato' Onn Roundabout – both directions
7. Dato' Onn Roundabout – from Jalan Parlimen
8. Jalan Sultan Salahuddin / Dato' Onn Roundabout
9. Jalan Kuching / Exit to Jalan Sultan Ismail
10. Jalan Kinabalu (from Segambut Roundabout to Dato' Onn Roundabout)
11. Jalan Kinabalu (from Masjid Negara to Dato' Onn Roundabout)
12. Jalan Lebuh Pasar Besar / Jalan Hang Kasturi
13. Jalan Hishamuddin / Jalan Raja
14. Jalan Parlimen / Jalan Raja Laut
15. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman / Jalan Tun Perak
16. Jalan Lebuh Ampang / Jalan Tun Perak
The police chief urged the public to plan their travel in advance and to use public transport to avoid delays in the city centre
"Motorists are also advised to obey all instructions from traffic police officers stationed at the affected locations," he said, thanking the public for their cooperation in maintaining safety and order.
In an earlier statement, Mohamed Usuf said police expect between 10,000 and 15,000 people to attend the rally this Saturday
He confirmed that the organisers have notified the Dang Wangi district police headquarters about the planned gathering, and around 2,000 officers will be deployed to manage the event and ensure public safety.
"I urge everyone to conduct themselves peacefully and in an orderly manner. Please behave responsibly and refrain from any form of provocation," he said during a press conference last Friday, 18 July.
He emphasised that while the right to assemble and express one's opinions is protected, it should not be misused in a way that threatens public order, particularly when it comes to sensitive 3R (race, religion, royalty) issues.
