KL warns against Anwar verdict demos

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 | Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police issued on Thursday a stern warning against any demonstrations on Aug. 4 when the verdict is due in the sex trial of jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.

But supporters said they would gather outside the court.

"There is a demo planned ... people will gather outside the high court," said Tian Chua, vice-president of the National Justice Party founded by Anwar's wife.

Police chief Norian Mai was quoted by the official Bernama news agency as saying he would act to ensure public order.

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