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PDRM Warns Against Demonstrations During ASEAN Summit

Oct 21, 2025

PDRM is warning against holding any demonstrations or rallies that could disrupt routes or proceedings during next week’s ASEAN Summit.

The KL police chief says cops have received intelligence about planned demonstrations, but warns that stern action will be taken against those who disobey the order.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister says Russian president Vladimir Putin may be attending the ASEAN Summit and its related meetings.

However, for now, Moscow has only confirmed the participation of its deputy PM.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also says he plans to use his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump at the Summit to discuss trade and investments as well as the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

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In a related development, higher learning institutions affected by the road closures next week will be given the flexibility to choose whether to conduct online or physical classes.

The Higher Education Ministry says the institutions have been requested to check on the location and times of the closures to ensure that their students and staff are not affected by the disruptions.

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Four teenage boys in Baling, Kedah have pleaded not guilty to charges of physical sexual assault of a 15-year-old schoolgirl.

Bail was set at three thousand ringgit each…with the case set for next mention on November 27^th.

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Also in Kedah…police have remanded two individuals for a week to assist with investigations into a Deepavali fireworks explosion in Kulim that left 22 people injured, including one with serious head injuries.

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The remand period for the 14-year-old suspect in the Bandar Utama school stabbing has been extended by another week to next Tuesday, with cops to also refer the investigation papers to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further instructions.

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And, elsewhere…Sanae Takaichi has won a parliamentary vote to become Japan’s first ever female prime minister.