Civil servants advised not to join opposition-led rally, says A-G
Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said civil servants should set a good example for the country.
"As stated in our previous statement, civil servants are advised not to take part in the rally as it violates the code of conduct and discipline required of civil servants.
"However, for those who do take part, it is up to their respective department heads to take action.
"As for the public, as mentioned by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, every individual has the right to assemble, but within certain limits.
"It is best to do so peacefully," he said after launching the Santuni Madani: One Leader, One Village programme by the A-GC at SK Pulai Chondong here today.
It was previously reported that the police had said that they would ensure the opposition-led rally at Dataran Merdeka today proceeds smoothly and in a safe manner.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was quoted as saying that the police respect the people's right to voice their opinions and assemble peacefully, in line with democratic values espoused in the Federal Constitution.
A total of 16 roads in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be affected by traffic diversions following the rally.
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