Court rules DBKL consent not needed for Padang Merbok assembly

Reportedly, the Court of Appeal ruled that DBKL consent was not needed for an assembly at Padang Merbok. It awarded the Malaysian Bar and four ex-Bar Council office-bearers RM59,449 in damages over police restrictions on a 2022 judicial independence march.

Timeline

1. 21 Oct, 05:40 UTCFree Malaysia Today reports Court of Appeal ruling
2. 21 Oct, 06:59 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• Tak perlu kebenaran DBKL untuk berhimpun di Padang Merbok, putus mahkamahFree Malaysia Today
• DBKL consent not needed for assembly at Padang Merbok, court rulesFree Malaysia Today