A human rights activist asks if family picnics at the public square also need approval under a city by-law.
PETALING JAYA: A requirement by Kuala Lumpur City Hall for all gatherings at Dataran Merdeka to obtain official approval has been described as unreasonable and an example of selective enforcement. A human rights activist, lawyer P Rajsurian, said a recent peaceful book-reading and discussion session which was disrupted by enforcement officers could have qualified as a social activity permitted under the bylaw cited by city hall.
“If you go to Dataran Merdeka, especially on weekends, you will see many people engaging in social events like picnicking without being disturbed,” he told FMT. “Do those who picnic now need to obtain permits as well?” On Tuesday, DBKL said that all events at Dataran Merdeka, regardless of nature, require the mayor’s prior approval, citing a city by-law which prohibits speeches, demonstrations, campaigns, or political and social activities without a permit.DBKL’s statement came after the National Youth Federation of Malaysia claimed that a peaceful book-reading and discussion event at Dataran Merdeka was disrupted last Saturday.
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