20 May 2021 | 01:48 PM UTC
Malaysia: US Embassy issues warning for planned protest in Kuala Lumpur, May 21
US Embassy notes that a protest will occur outside the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15:00 May 21. Increased security likely.
Event
US Embassy officials have issued a warning for a planned anti-US protest outside its embassy complex in Kuala Lumpur, May 21. The demonstrators will gather on Jalan Tun Razak at 15:00. As a precaution, officials will close the embassy front entrance to all pedestrian traffic from 12:00 until the protest concludes. Activists held a previous protest outside the embassy May 17 to denounce comments made by US President Joe Biden in support of Israel. The protest will likely involve dozens of people; participation will likely be affected by ongoing COVID-19 gathering restrictions.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may attempt to enforce COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Minor skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be entirely ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are possible on Jalan Tun Razak.
Advice
Avoid the protest site due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the US Embassy.
