Kuala lumpur: More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security and maintain order during the rally scheduled at Dataran Merdeka here on July 26. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad stated that the police had received notification of the rally from the organisers, which was submitted to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters (IPD).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the acting police chief mentioned the identification of four gathering points before participants head to Dataran Merdeka: Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara, and Pasar Seni. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Branch has projected that between 10,000 and 15,000 people are expected to attend the rally.

Mohamed Usuf emphasized the police's respect for the community's right to peaceful assembly while urging participants to avoid provocation and maintain proper conduct to ensure public safety and security. He warned that any offences related to provocation or issues involving the 3Rs (religion, race, and royalty) would prompt police action.

He noted that there is currently no need to close any roads, but police will continue to monitor and assess the situation on the day of the rally.

On a separate matter, Mohamed Usuf addressed the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh. He disclosed that police have yet to obtain significant new leads in the case, despite recording statements from 48 witnesses from within and outside Malaysia. The photofit of the suspect has also provided little progress.

Ling, 42, was reported missing on April 9 while on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in an e-hailing ride to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police received a report on her disappearance at 3.02 pm the same day.