FULL REPORT KUALA LUMPUR: Putra World Trade Centre chief operating officer Maxson Abdullah said sacked MIC Youth deputy chief V Mugilan had cancelled the booking to hold the "Gerakan Anti Samy Vellu" (GAS) rally there on Sunday.
"I received a call from Mugilan this morning and he told me to cancel the booking as they have decided to hold the rally elsewhere.
"He did not elaborate on the reasons for the cancellation or the new venue.
"The cancellation could be because of the recent developments. The (RM5,000) deposit has been returned," he told FMT.
At a press conference in Petaling Jaya this afternoon, Mugilan claimed that he was informed that some "uncivilised people" were attempting to thwart the rally at PWTC. He blamed MIC president S Samy Vellu for this.
"There has been pressure from people who are uncivilised asking the PWTC not to allow the gathering. But I have booked and paid for the place and I have every right to go there.
"We already have the permit. If Samy Vellu is not afraid, why is he trying so hard to stop this?" he asked, but did not disclose that he had cancelled the booking.
"If the gathering doesn't happen, the rakyat will get even more angry," he said, vowing that the gathering will take place even if it means protesting outside of PTWC, the MIC headquarters or even Batu Caves.
PWTC's Maxson confirmed that Mugilan had spoken to him before the noon press conference was held.
Meanwhile, the sacked MIC Youth leader is confident that he would not face any problems in obtaining a police permit if the rally is moved to a new location.
The choice of venue had become a hot topic of discussion as PWTC also houses the Umno headquarters.
Since the onset of the GAS campaign, talk has been that Umno is backing the campaign, while Samy Vellu's son Vell Paari had described Mugilan as a "political assassin" hired by Umno.
Previously, MIC Youth chief T Mohan said a check had revealed that the PWTC hall for the 2pm GAS rally was booked under Umno's name.
Allegations have also surfaced that Umno is bankrolling GAS. Umno leaders have denied any links to the campaign.
Attempts to bribe members
Meanwhile, Mugilan also told reporters that he had been informed about attempts to “bribe” MIC members not to attend the rally.
Asked who was offering the bribe, he replied: “Samy Vellu, his family and his cronies. I have received more than 50 complaints.”
However, Mugilan said MIC members should accept the money if offered. "If you are given money, take it. That is our money. But make sure you come this Sunday," he said.
The MIC Youth leader also promised to reveal "something shocking" tomorrow. "All of you would be happy," he said.
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