“SSP and Sekretariat Palestin Malaysia (SPM) sent a notification through Pertubuhan Kebajikan Sejagat Malaysia, which was received by the Wangsa Maju police on Feb 22,” SSP said in a statement.

The statement had an attachment showing the alleged front page of the notification stamped by the police station.

Last night, Wangsa Maju police said they had yet to receive a notification or permit application from the organisers.

Wangsa Maju police chief Ashari Abu Samah dismissed claims that police had given the organisers the green light to proceed with the event, advising the public against joining the rally.

SSP said permits for assemblies are no longer required after the amendment to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, as assemblies only require that a notice be given five working days ahead.

It added that the Malaysian Islamic Organisations Consultative Council has also been in contact with the Federal Territories department to request the usage of Padang Merbok as the assembly point, saying that the application was sent to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) on Feb 19.

“The assembly scheduled for March 2 is a peaceful assembly and will be conducted in a controlled manner. SSP and the organisers have arranged for security teams, health officers and lawyers accordingly.

“Therefore, we request cooperation from the enforcement authorities, especially the police, to ensure its smooth progress,” SSP said.

Protesters are expected to gather at the Tabung Haji building on Jalan Tun Razak, and they will head to Padang Merbok. The planned checkpoints for the rally include the US embassy, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and the Renaissance Hotel.

According to SSP senior member Tian Chua, the rally had been endorsed by about 100 NGOs and political parties from both sides of the political divide.

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu and Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir are among those who have confirmed their attendance.