Archive - 8 July 2011

Roadblocks, inspection  at all rail stations in Selangor

Roadblocks, inspection at all rail stations in Selangor

Selangor police will start mounting roadblocks and inspections at all light rail transit (LRT) and KTM Komuter stations throughout the state this evening, to monitor activities related to the planned illegal rally tomorrow. 
Despite obstacles, Bersih remains unwavering

Despite obstacles, Bersih remains unwavering

Bersih 2.0 said it is unfazed by half-hearted stadium offers, intimidation and arrests and will rally at Stadium Merdeka, 2pm tomorrow.
Police deployed at Dataran Merdeka, area sealed off

Police deployed at Dataran Merdeka, area sealed off

They began moving in from 10am today and several riot police and water cannon trucks are parked in the area.
S'wak maverick activist arrested in Petaling Street

S'wak maverick activist arrested in Petaling Street

NONE Hii Tiong Huat is nabbed after displaying a signboard with the words ‘Bersih’ and ‘Kotor OK?’. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Have more professionals as EC commissioners'

'Have more professionals as EC commissioners'

The election watchdog Mafrel says the commissioners should not only comprise of retired civil servants.
Najib's vanishing act like Dr M's in Ops Lalang

Najib's vanishing act like Dr M's in Ops Lalang

'No clampdown on the Internet ahead of rally'

'No clampdown on the Internet ahead of rally'

UPDATED 7.55PM No clampdown on the Internet ahead of tomorrow's Bersih rally, Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says.
Malaysiakini comes under DDOS attack

Malaysiakini comes under DDOS attack

NONE Malaysiakini has come under a sustained DDOS attack, which began at 5pm today.
Let not intimidation hold us back

Let not intimidation hold us back

Thanks to Najib, I will join the Bersih rally tomorrow

Thanks to Najib, I will join the Bersih rally tomorrow

Lockdown in KL from midnight

Lockdown in KL from midnight

NONE UDPATED 7.10PM Police are setting up roadblocks from midnight, but commuters say the cops have started early.

Cops in campus: UM claims it's out of its purview

Cops in campus: UM claims it's out of its purview

Universiti Malaya admits there are police personnel camped in the campus but refuses to comment further.
Protest crackdown draws human rights criticism

Protest crackdown draws human rights criticism

Local and international rights groups have described the crackdown as a 'dark day for human rights.
On rally eve, Friday sermon warns of Islam's 'enemies'

On rally eve, Friday sermon warns of Islam's 'enemies'

The Jakim-issued sermon does not mention Bersih 2.0 this time, but seems to make references to its leaders, terming them treacherous.
Witness: Sosilawati's car seen at Subang Jaya flat carpark

Witness: Sosilawati's car seen at Subang Jaya flat carpark

The High Court was today told that a resident of a flat at Subang Jaya, known as “Awang”, had called the police to inform about the presence of a black BMW X5 car at the parking area of the flat on the day cosmetics millionair Sosilawati Lawiya was reported missing.
Artistes: Bersih crackdown suppresses creativity

Artistes: Bersih crackdown suppresses creativity

a samad said Artistes express their 'deep grievances' at the recent police questioning of national laureate A Samad Said.
When pushing fair elections is 'disloyal'

When pushing fair elections is 'disloyal'

Cops: Permit denied to ensure public safety

Cops: Permit denied to ensure public safety

UPDATED 5.25PM Police say the Selangor Community Awareness Society applied for the permit this morning, on behalf of Bersih 2.0
50 Indian NGOs to rally with Bersih 2.0

50 Indian NGOs to rally with Bersih 2.0

A coalition of 50 ethnic Indian NGOs says it will mobilise 30,000 supporters to join the Bersih 2.0 rally tomorrow.
Witness told to keep to 'story' of Sarbaini's death

Witness told to keep to 'story' of Sarbaini's death

NONE UPDATED 7.40PM A freight forwarding firm executive says an MACC officer 'taught' him to say Sarbaini fell from window.
S'gor sultan: Stay away from rally

S'gor sultan: Stay away from rally

'A street demonstration can escalate and get out of control and cause problems for the people,' says Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Najib is losing the plot - again

Najib is losing the plot - again

Using fear tactics under the law.
Bersih's made the right move, now gov't's turn

Bersih's made the right move, now gov't's turn

Guan Eng slams restriction order on 91 over Bersih

Guan Eng slams restriction order on 91 over Bersih

There are those who are ‘inexplicably petrified’ by Malaysians intending to exercise their basic rights, says the DAP secretary-general.
M'sians in 24 cities worldwide to go yellow

M'sians in 24 cities worldwide to go yellow

UPDATED 2.50PM Rakyat in cities across Europe, East Asia, Australasia and America will hold simultaneous rallies tomorrow because 'the right to demonstrate is the norm'.
Bersih fails to get permit for Stadium Merdeka rally

Bersih fails to get permit for Stadium Merdeka rally

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM Police inform Bersih that a permit had been denied, but the movement denies applying for one.
Ops Padam Bersih: Explosive items found in taxi

Ops Padam Bersih: Explosive items found in taxi

Cambodian man was detained after police found various items for making explosives in a taxi he was driving during 'Op Padam Bersih'.
Umno Youth: We'll march to stadium, too

Umno Youth: We'll march to stadium, too

NONE UPDATED 1.57PM Khairy says the wing is still appealing to the police to let them march. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MRT alignment changed after public pressure

MRT alignment changed after public pressure

UPDATED 1.45PM SPAD chief development officer Azmi Abdul Aziz says the realignment has reduced the land impact by at least 50 percent.

Bersih's fate in police hands, says Muhyiddin

Bersih's fate in police hands, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 1.33PM The deputy premier refuses to elaborate on the seriousness of tomorrow’s crackdown or if an emergency would be required.
Opposition leaders to defy KL ban

Opposition leaders to defy KL ban

hadi awang, anwar, kit siang, pakatan UPDATED 2.50PM In the face of restriction orders, Anwar tweets that ‘Pakatan leaders will attend’ the rally.
Perkasa cancels rally, but members to loiter in city

Perkasa cancels rally, but members to loiter in city

UPDATED 2.25PM Ibrahim Ali gave up plans for a counter-rally but called on members to 'take a stroll' in KL.
July 9 rally: Gov't at panic stations

July 9 rally: Gov't at panic stations

NONE COMMENT The gov't reliance on arbitrary force and its general lack of ideas reflect panic at Bersih’s moral battalions.
Bersih takes Hisham's 'illegal' declaration to court

Bersih takes Hisham's 'illegal' declaration to court

NONE UPDATE 2.05PM The election reform group has filed for a judicial review challenging the order declaring it illegal.
Charge delayed further for Bersih activists

Charge delayed further for Bersih activists

NONE UPDATED 12.08PM They were to be charged at the PJ magistrate's court today with being linked to an unlawful society.
Tomorrow's rally to go on despite leaders' ban

Tomorrow's rally to go on despite leaders' ban

UPDATED 12.44PM ‘No matter how badly we are repressed or prosecuted, the peaceful voice of the rakyat will be heard,’ says Bersih 2.0.
Cops reject Perkasa's bid for stadium rally permit

Cops reject Perkasa's bid for stadium rally permit

NONE Sentul OCPD ACP Zakaria Pagan says KL City Hall had refused to rent out Stadium Titiwangsa.
Suspect in kindergarten hostage drama dies

Suspect in kindergarten hostage drama dies

Johor deputy police chief Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman says the police are awaiting a post-mortem report to ascertain the cause of death.
AG will not appeal Datuk T's light sentence

AG will not appeal Datuk T's light sentence

UPDATED 3.15PM Today is final day for prosecution to file appeal against the fine imposed on the trio.
Najib dishonest with 'rally in stadium' offer

Najib dishonest with 'rally in stadium' offer

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'I'd say the words prime minister and sincerity don't even belong in the same sentence.'
July 9 - the day when  the people rise up

July 9 - the day when the people rise up

That's it! Bersih finally has had enough of the treacherous conduct of a government which has lost all sense of decency!
Aziz Yusof, who's been really insincere?

Aziz Yusof, who's been really insincere?

abdul aziz yusof spr chief FREE YOURSAY 'You know those words you used against Bersih can all be aptly applied to you.'
Civil servants should march for their rights, too

Civil servants should march for their rights, too

FREE YOURSAY 'How can the government dictate what these civil servants do, especially during non-working hours?'
Police going berserk over Bersih

Police going berserk over Bersih

FREE YOURSAY 'Are we allowed to rally in any stadium in Kuala Lumpur like PM Najib and the Agong agreed? Or do their words amount to nothing?'