Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor warned the protesters to stay clear of Dataran Merdeka, while Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the protest organisers to adhere to the stipulations of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. However, a ruling by the Appeals Court stated that any punishment given for failure to give notice to the authorities before a protest as stipulated in the Act was unconstitutional, meaning there should be no repercussions for any protesters taking part in the rally.