Malaysian police prepare for protests
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Police have began beefing up security in parts of the Malaysian capital in case of possible opposition-led street protests against the ruling coalition.
The government has been trying to quell growing public and opposition discontent after a series of political scandals and a steep rise in fuel prices, leading to fears about the country's political and economic outlook.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Muhammad Sabtu Osman says several roads leading to parliament will be closed on Monday and security personnel would be deployed in some areas.
Police are preparing for a mass gathering outside parliament on Monday called by the opposition, which wants a parliamentary debate on a motion of no-confidence in the government.
