Cops pick up rally goers, Zamri, lawyer Haniff among those nabbed

Hariz MohdPublished: Feb 7, 2026 8:35 PM | Updated: Feb 8, 2026 8:18 AM

Police began rounding up several individuals at the compound of the Sogo Shopping Complex in Kuala Lumpur, which was heavily guarded by authorities.

They are believed to be among those suspected of planning to take part in a rally against what has been described as alleged illegal houses of worship.

Among the prominent figures nabbed are...

UPDATED 10.28PM | Police reinforce presence, urge crowd to disperse.

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