Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said those addressing the gathering, even if it was in an enclosed area, must exercise caution as police would act if they touched on matters of a seditious nature.
He said police had yet to receive any notice on the gathering from the organisers.
“I do not know where they want to hold the gathering. Even if it is held in an enclosed area, we will monitor (the speeches),” he told reporters after the presentation of Pingat Kedaulatan Negara medals to police officers and men who had fought against the Lahad Datu intruders in Sabah in 2013.
Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin are among those who have confirmed their attendance at the gathering proposed by former Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim to protest against the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak.
As for the 11th Sarawak election, which must be held by June, Khalid said police had identified the constituencies where a tense atmosphere could prevail.
He declined to name the constituencies, but said the police were ready to ensure security in all the 82 constituencies to ensure a smooth election.
On the threat of the Daesh militant group in Sarawak, Khalid said police would ensure the militants did not enter the state.
A total of 164 police officers and personnel, who had served during the Lahad Datu intrusion in Sabah, received the Pingat Kedaulatan Negara medals.
– BERNAMA