The list of sites where political parties can hold rallies at for the General Election (GE) was released by the police on Tuesday (Sep 1).
Rallies may be held from Sep 2 to Sep 9 between 7am and 10pm at the following designated sites:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
With large crowds expected at the rallies, the Police said members of public should take public transport, while those driving within the vicinity of the rallies should be prepared for traffic diversions or lane closures.
“The Police seek the cooperation of supporters and members of the public to assemble at and disperse from the rally sites in an orderly manner. Police officers will be deployed at the rally sites to maintain law and order. The Police will not hesitate to take action against any person who is unruly or who commits any offence at the election rallies,” the Police said.
The Police added that the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones is prohibited for public safety reasons. The Police will take action against any person who does so.
“Election meeting organisers are reminded to comply with the conditions and restrictions on election meetings stated under the Public Order (Election Meetings) Regulations 2009 before, during and after the election meetings. Candidates and their agents should take note that the breach of a permit condition is an offence for which the permit holder may be held responsible and action may be taken against him,” the police said.
SPEAKERS’ CORNER
The police also announced that from Sep 1 to 11, the status of the Speakers’ Corner as an “Unrestricted Area” under the Public Order Act will be revoked. Exemptions for the conduct of public entertainment activities at the Speakers’ Corner under the Public Entertainment and Meetings Act will also be revoked during the same period.
“This is to ensure that the permit regime governing election meetings is not circumvented,” said the Police.
The “Unrestricted Area” status and exemption status of the Speakers’ Corner will be reinstated after Polling Day, the Police added.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
