IPOH, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The situation at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building is calm and under control with only 300 opposition supporters accompanying the 28 Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen to the State Assembly sitting today.

Ipoh district police chief ACP Azisman Alias said the situation was generally under control and no unlawful gatherings were organised by any parties.

He said more than 200 policemen were stationed at the building and surrounding areas, especially at Medan Istana, where the DAP, PAS and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) offices were located.

The area was crowded with security personnel, the media people and a few supporters since 8am.

Azisman said a Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) helicopter, which was hovering above the area, was monitoring the traffic flow, adding that police had mounted road blocks at main roads leading to the building since early morning.

Former Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin and the Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen gathered at the DAP office before walking to the Perak Darul Ridzwan Building, accompanied by their supporters, at about 9.50am.

Media representatives covering the state assembly have to go through a strict check before being allowed to enter the building.