Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 rally set for June 21–22
Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025
By: Diana Liu Text Size: Fidaa' (second from left) with other Suara Mahasiswa UMS members outside the Kota Kinabalu Police Headquarters. KOTA KINABALU: The Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 rally will begin at Suria Sabah and pass through Anjung Kinabalu market and Centre Point before ending at Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street. Organised by Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the two-day rally from June 21 to 22 aims to protest against corruption and abuse of power.
Advertisement The rally, scheduled to start at 1pm, is expected to draw around 10,000 participants, including students and supporters from across Malaysia. Spokesperson Fidaa' Ahmad Fahmi said the organisers have submitted a notice to the police, and stressed that no permit is needed for the peaceful assembly, which is held following the Federal Constitution. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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