Can organisers now hold urgent or spontaneous assemblies without risking criminal charges in Malaysia?

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## Federal Court Rules Section 9(5) of Peaceful Assembly Act Unconstitutional

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Organisers of peaceful assemblies in Malaysia can now proceed without the risk of criminal charges for failing to provide five days' advance notice to the police, following a Federal Court decision that declared Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional. The court unanimously ruled that this provision disproportionately infringes upon the constitutional right to peaceful assembly guaranteed under Article 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution. This landmark ruling means that the failure to give the requisite five-day notice is no longer an offence, thereby removing a significant legal hurdle for organisers, particularly in situations requiring urgent or spontaneous gatherings.

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