'Terima kasih polis': Rallygoers show appreciation for cops [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Chants of "Terima kasih polis" rang out across the Central Market area this afternoon as participants gathered for the Pas-led rally.
The large crowd included Bersatu Youth exco Na'im Brundage.
Other politicians expected to arrive in Sogo before making their way to Dataran Merdeka include former PKR vice-president Tian Chua and political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegu Bard.
Some participants were also spotted holding banners which read "Mahasiswa Tertekan" (students under pressure), while others chanted, "Turun Pakatan Harapan" and "Turun Anwar".
Police anticipate a turnout of between 10,000 and 15,000 people at today's rally.
Participants are set to gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, and Kompleks Sogo — before converging at Dataran Merdeka.
The rally aims to pressure the government over issues such as the rising cost of living and alleged institutional failures.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police would facilitate the assembly.
A total of 16 roads will be closed for the rally, which is expected to end after 5.15pm.
Police have advised the public to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport where possible to avoid congestion in the city centre.
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