Updates of lockdown in Kuala Lumpur city centre
3.35pm: Thousands of protestors thronged the road near APC. All of them are dressed in different colours.
Police have moved into the Tung Shin hospital in Pudu to arrest the protestors.
Human rights activist and politican Sivarasa Rasiah has been arrested.
Police have denied crowd’s request to march from Tung Shin Hospital to Masjid Jamek and instead warned them to disperse.
3.14pm: Another group of protestors gather at corner of Stadium Merdeka chanting “Bersih, Bersih” while they walk towards the Pasar Seni LRT station. Most stalls along Petaling Street have shut down except for some eateries.
3.09pm: Crowd of protestors signing Negara-Ku at the entrance to Stadium Merdeka.
News reports said police stated they have arrested 672 people as of 2.30pm (624 men and 48 women).
2.49pm: Hundreds of protestors sought refuge at the Tung Shin hospital after police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. Bersih representative Ngeh Koo Ham is meeting the police in front of the hospital.
2:47pm: A group of protestors was seen throwing things at the police. More police reinforcement is moving towards the Bukit Bintang area, near the Stadium Merdeka.
Outside the Muzium Telekom, more tear gas is fired to quell the crowds converging at the two streets.
2.45pm: About 300 people, believed to be Bersih supporters are chanting outside the Stadium Merdeka, under the watch of the police. A barricade of barbed wire separates the police from the protestors while FRU are on standby. Rain is easing.
2.29pm: Heavy rain brings protest to temporary standstill. Police are firing more tear gas into an alley near Jalan Raja. There were crowds of protestors marching near Petaling Street but they fled after police gave chase.
2.43pm: A group of protesters were sighted behind Jalan Raja Chulan and police had moved in to arrest them.
2.29pm: Heavy rain brings protest to temporary standstill. Police are firing more tear gas into an alley near Jalan Raja. There were crowds of protestors marching near Petaling Street but they fled after police gave chase.
2.17pm: Hundreds of policemen descend to arrest the protestors while police sirens are blaring. It is starting to rain heavily but crowds shouting “Reformasi, Hidup Rakyat”.
2.14pm: More tear gas fired at other protestors near Puduraya and Petaling Street.
2.01pm: Protestors and spectators run helter-skelter to avoid arrest and the tear gas and water cannons.
2pm: Police rush towards to Menara Maybank and nearby buildings to arrest protestors and spectators after issuing repeated warnings to disperse.
1.52pm: Helicopter flying low near Menara Maybank as some of the protestors flee and regroup near Puduraya
1.35pm: Police fire tear gas and water cannons at thousands of protestors outside Menara Maybank and near Puduraya to disperse them.
1.21pm: Police and FRU are standing by at Dataran Merdeka . The crowds are expected to perform their Zohor prayers first with key leaders from Pakatan Rakyat. The protestors may be attempting to reach Stadium Merdeka.
1.16pm: PAS leader Hatta Ramli leads crowds, chanting "Hidup Rakyat" to thousands who have converged outside Maybank headquarters
A new report says 514 people had been arrested by 12.30pm (478 men and 36 women).
12.55pm: Two large groups of protestors converge on Jln Sultan. Thousands marching and appear to Pakatan Rakyat protestors.
12:51pm: Thousands of protestors are marching near Petaling Street, believed to be heading towards Stadium Merdeka. They are chanting “Bersih”, “Hidup Rakyat”.
12.46pm: The protestors have stopped and are chanting “Rakyat, Hancur Kezaliman” near Dataran Merdeka.
12.35pm: Tear gas have been fired at the crowd near Daya Bumi.
12.32pm: Police move in to stop the crowd but protestors are not budging. About 1,000 protestors have sat on the road and refuse to move at Dataran Merdeka.
12.21pm: Large group of people, chanting “Reformasi” walking pass Dayabumi and heading into KL City Centre to take part in the Bersih 2.0 rally which the government has deemed as illegal.
So far, news reports say 236 people have been arrested in the city for alleged involvement in the gathering which Bersih targets to hold at 2pm at Stadium Merdeka.
12.16pm: Representative from Suhakam and Bar Coucil are taking down details of those detained at the old KTM headquarters station in KL.
11.47am: Police have detained people at the old KTM headquarters station, believed to have been found with Bersih T-shirt. They have been asked to board three police trucks.
11.30am: News report says police held 236, including eight women, in KL city for alleged involvement in illegal gathering.
11.25am: Most shops along Jalan Raja, Jalan Raja Laut closed. Police have started arresting people believed to gathering to take part in rally.
11.21am: Man is arrested near Masjid Jamek LRT station of having Bersih T-shirt.
11.16am: Hang Tuah LRT station has been sealed off
10.45am: Heavy police presence at Masjid Jamek LRT station. Main road closed to traffic. FRU and police trucks on standby.
LRT stations appear to be operational. Police have cordoned off entrance to Masjid Jamek mosque.
9.58am: About 1,000 Bersih2.0 supporters have gathered near the former KTM headquarters in the vicinity of Masjid Negara, chanting slogans, reports MalaysiaKini twitter.
9.30am: All quiet around Stadium Merdeka – the venue of the proposed rally called by Bersih.
Police trucks and personnel have been stationed around Stadium Merdeka . Groups of journalists are waiting outside. Some tourists are walking around the city centre,
8.30am: Most streets around Petaling Street have been cordoned off. The light rail transit (LRT) system and the KTM commuter service are operating.
Friday
Since Friday evening, police had have sealed off all major roads leading to the city centre and told the members of the public to stay away from any rally and not travel into the city centre.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar explained the police had to put in place tight security measures over the illegal rally planned for Saturday, July 9 to maintain public order and ensure the people's safety.
"Road blocks have to be set up at certain places to prevent troublemakers from entering the city," he was quoted saying by Bernma.
He said the measures were also necessary as the recent recovery of weapons had raised concern that some people intended to spark chaos.
"We have information that the troublemakers plan to stage demonstrations and march at several locations in this city," he said.
Earlier Friday, the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has warned that he would order stern action to be taken against anyone who attempts to trigger racial animosity and tension in the state.
As the ruler of Selangor, he would not allow elements to undermine society and religion.