Pas-led rally participants march towards Dataran Merdeka
At around 11.20am, a crowd gathered along Jalan Tun Perak and started marching in the direction of Dataran Merdeka. Leading the procession was a pick-up truck that doubled as a makeshift stage for speakers addressing the rally.
Checks by the New Straits Times (NST) showed that policemen were seen ensuring that participants marched only on the left lane of the road heading towards Dataran Merdeka.
They were heard chanting slogans calling for the prime minister to step down.
Meanwhile, as of 11.45am, the crowd expected to gather at Central Market — comprising non-governmental organisations (NGOs), youth groups, and social media influencers — had yet to form, with the area remaining relatively quiet.
A check by the NST found that police were already on-site earlier in the day to monitor the situation, with the overall atmosphere remaining calm.
Many passers-by were seen dressed for a day out, with some heading to nearby shops and attractions at Central Market.
The crowd included visitors attending a Tourism Selangor event held at the venue.
Separately, checks showed an increased police presence at various public transportation stations.
A group of policemen was seen at the Bangsar LRT Station at around 11.45am.
A police roadblock was also spotted along Jalan Bangsar, just below the LRT station.
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