KLANG: The Klang International City Marathon organiser insists that it adhered to procedures, including filing applications and getting the necessary permits to hold the event. North Klang OCPD Asst Comm Mazelan Paijan said police received a letter from the organiser in July, requesting for traffic control. The source also said a reply was given to the organiser regarding the scope of traffic control. It is learnt that police performed background checks on any event organiser as standard procedure, and the company did not raise any “red flag”. Related stories:Organiser to face legal actionRunners: This just isn’t a marathon worth running inSports commissioner to lodge report today

Source: The Star December 11, 2017 22:41 UTC