29 Jun 2021 | 05:49 PM UTC
Malaysia: Activists call for protests at multiple locations in Klang Valley June 30
Activists plan protests at multiple locations in Klang Valley, Malaysia, on June 30. Increased security likely, disruptions possible.
Event
Activist groups plan to stage protests at multiple locations in the Klang Valley June 30 to condemn perceived government failures in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media messages posted anonymously by unidentified organizers are calling for demonstrations at the Istana Negara (National Palace) and Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, along with the Masjid Putra in Putrajaya. Organizers are urging participants to gather in their cars at the various sites. Protests could also materialize in other locations, especially near government buildings. No specific start times have been announced.
Authorities will almost certainly move to break up any protests that occur due to ongoing COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible. Any protests that materialize may prompt localized business and transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations due to the possibility of violence. Heed the instructions of security personnel. If clashes break out nearby, leave the area immediately and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Allow additional time to reach destinations near planned protest venues.
