18 Jan 2022 | 07:36 AM UTC
Malaysia: Activists to protest outside Sogo shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur from 11:00 Jan. 22
Activists to protest outside Sogo shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 11:00 Jan. 22. Tight security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists from civil society and other organizations plan to rally outside Sogo shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur from 11:00 Jan. 22. The purpose of the action is to demand the authorities arrest and take legal action against Azam Baki, head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), for alleged financial misconduct. Dozens to hundreds of people will likely participate in the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security, including erecting security cordons, at Sogo and its surrounding areas Jan. 22. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable, especially if there is a high turnout. Mass arrests of clashes between demonstrators and security personnel cannot be ruled out, particularly if officials consider the rally to violate COVID-19 restrictions or gathering permit requirements.
Advice
Avoid Sogo shopping mall Jan. 22 as a precaution. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions near the site. If clashes erupt nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a safe non-government building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
