
Bar Council slams police for 'bullying tactics'
The council held an emergency meeting today in the aftermath of the arrest of six lawyers in connection with their celebration of the International Human Rights Day.

The council held an emergency meeting today in the aftermath of the arrest of six lawyers in connection with their celebration of the International Human Rights Day.

The two top opposition leaders and a dozen others were detained in simultaneous arrests nationwide.

The death toll from nationwide floods has risen to five, reports said Sunday as forecasters warned of more torrential monsoon rains across large parts of the country.

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Bar Council human rights committee chairperson Edmund Bon was arrested for trying to stop DBKL officials from removing ‘Festival of Rights’ banners.

Political insiders say Abdullah is under pressure from his party to deliver its strongest ever showing, but he now faces the task of garnering support from a nation shaken by demonstrations.

updated version The police arrested eight people, including five lawyers, for proceeding with a march to mark International Human Rights Day in KL early this morning.