78 SUHAKAM Report of Public Inquiry into the Incidents During and After the Public Assembly of 28 April 2012 6.27 Communication or briefing between the police and the media before the assembly may assist both sides in appreciating the roles and duties on the day of the assembly, and to anticipate events that might occur. In this regard, the Panel would like to commend PDRM for facilitating access to members of press during the KL112 Assembly (Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat) which took place on 12 January 2013. 6.28 The Panel concurs with the OSCE report which states that whether an assembly is sanctioned or unsanctioned (legal/illegal or with/without permit), the newsworthiness is in the fact that a mass demonstration is taking place and of public interest. Furthermore, as media professionals they are neutral and unbiased to the circumstances under which an event takes place. Therefore, the media must be protected by the same rights as if they were reporting any other public event. 6.29 In carrying out their duties as a reporter, the attire worn must not be similar to what the participants are wearing. Media tags must be worn and visible at all times. Media personnel should also not join the participants in activities such as chanting and singing to avoid being identified as participants. 6.30 The Panel invites the authorities to conduct briefings and trainings for its personnel in managing and facilitating the work of media personnel during an assembly. The police and the media should acknowledge their roles in the interest of public and the nation and as such should remain respectful towards each other.