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Malaysiakini
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Protest 'flare-up': Organisers tell cops not to play victim
Organisers of an anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur yesterday have spoken out against alleged attempts by the police to 'play victim' over participants who suffered violations of their rights to peaceful assembly. Specifically, the Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah condemned a police officer's alleged violent and unlawful actions during a theatre performance at the Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah 2.0. 'While the performance was ongoing peacefully and posed...
New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Police receive three reports over anti-graft rally scuffle
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have received three reports following the Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah 2.0 rally, which turned tense after a participant ignited a flare, sparking a scuffle between demonstrators and security personnel. The rally, organised by Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah and attended by around 100 participants, including student groups, began at Kompleks Sogo before moving towards Dataran Merdeka. Dang Wangi district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman, said a participant lit a flare during the rally, releasing thick smoke that posed a safety risk to others. He said officers quickly intervened to contain the situation, but a brief scuffle ensued, resulting in minor injuries to a policeman. "During the preventive action taken, a minor scuffle broke out between rally participants and personnel from Op Aman, resulting in minor injuries to one policeman. "The situation was quickly brought under control by police," he said in a statement today. Sulizmie said three police reports had been lodged, and investigations are ongoing under Section 353 of the Penal Code for using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duties, as well as Sections 3(5) and 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. He also urged the public not to speculate on the incident, as this could interfere with ongoing investigations. "Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Dang Wangi district control centre at 03-2600 2222, or the nearest police station," he said.
Malaysiakini
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Anti-graft group plans second rally, accuses govt of reform inaction
An anti-graft NGO is set to stage yet another protest on June 28 to urge the government to expedite institutional reforms in efforts to combat corruption. Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah said the 'Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah 2.0' rally is scheduled to begin at 2.30pm in front of the Sogo shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, with participants expected to march to Dataran Merdeka.
