Malaysia: Peace rally in Kuala Lumpur March 23

Event

A large peace rally will take place in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, March 23, intended to condemn last week's Christchurch (New Zealand) shootings and show solidarity with the victims. Participants are set to gather in front of the SOGO shopping center and march to Dataran Merdeka. According to the police, the demonstration is authorized to run from 07:30 to 11:00 (local time). A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are likely in the vicinity of any demonstrations.

Advice

Individuals in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday are advised to anticipate localized transportation disruptions on Saturday and avoid all demonstrations as a precaution.