Archive - 9 July 2011

Bersih disrespects the Agong, says Hisham

Bersih disrespects the Agong, says Hisham

The organisers of today's rallies here has clearly ignored the advice by the Agong, says the home minister.
No escaping the law, including BN supporters: PM

No escaping the law, including BN supporters: PM

There is no escaping stern action from the police for anyone breaking the law irrespective of whether they are for or against the government, said Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Anwar: I suffered a bruise and a cut leg

Anwar: I suffered a bruise and a cut leg

NONE The opposition leader says doctors had asked him to rest in hospital after suffering a fall following a tear gas attack.
KL Sentral bears brunt of police action

KL Sentral bears brunt of police action

It is mayhem at the transit hub today as cops launch their final assault to decapitate Bersih 2.0’s gathering momentum.
PM grateful Bersih rally did no serious harm

PM grateful Bersih rally did no serious harm

He is grateful that the rally in KL did no serious harm to people and property.
Umno Youth's Patriot rally fizzles out in the rain

Umno Youth's Patriot rally fizzles out in the rain

500 noisy supporters only manage to move several metres before encountering the police line.
Krian state rep and 18 others detained in S'wak

Krian state rep and 18 others detained in S'wak

Sarawak police detained 19 people, including Krian state rep Ali Biju, in Miri and Bintulu today under the Societies Act.
IGP: Police provoked, Anwar uninjured

IGP: Police provoked, Anwar uninjured

The IGP defends police actions, claiming that they were provoked into action and used only 'minimal' force.
Bersih rally: As always, the trigger happy police

Bersih rally: As always, the trigger happy police

Ambiga and Hadi freed, claim victory for democracy

Ambiga and Hadi freed, claim victory for democracy

NONE UPDATED 8.45PM KL CID chief says that all the key seven detainees at IPK KL will be released by tonight.
Pak Samad: Agong is expecting our petition

Pak Samad: Agong is expecting our petition

a samad said bersih The national laureate said during the audience on Tuesday, His Majesty had allowed them to submit it today. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Bersih 2.0 hails rally as a success

Bersih 2.0 hails rally as a success

UPDATED 6.05PM Despite failing to gather at the stadium, Bersih says the 50,000 turnout shows the people's determination for change.

M'sians in Hong Kong condemn KL crackdown

M'sians in Hong Kong condemn KL crackdown

About 80 Malaysians marched through Hong Kong today to support a simultaneous mass rally for electoral reforms back home where riot police fired tear gas and water cannon.
This is just the beginning, says polls coalition

This is just the beginning, says polls coalition

The success of the rally today is but one more step in the long walk for clean and fair elections in Malaysia, says Bersih 2.0.
'Rally aimed at discrediting Najib's leadership'

'Rally aimed at discrediting Najib's leadership'

The rally in the federal capital today aims to bring down the image of the government led by the PM, says Information Minister Rais Yatim.
Bersih rally a blow for PM Najib

Bersih rally a blow for PM Najib

NONE Street protests are rare in Malaysia and investors are worried that political unrest could delay economic reforms.
Pakatan: Cops fired tear gas directly at crowd

Pakatan: Cops fired tear gas directly at crowd

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM It accused police of firing tear gas canisters directly at protestors deliberately to inflict injuries.
Protesters brave tear gas and water cannons

Protesters brave tear gas and water cannons

NONE Thousands defy baton-carrying riot officers, retreating at times, and regrouping to push back police lines.
PM praises folk for opposing Bersih rally

PM praises folk for opposing Bersih rally

It’s obvious that the thousands who are present (here today) are those who are against the illegal rally, says the prime minister.
750 in Melbourne kickstart Global Bersih rally

750 in Melbourne kickstart Global Bersih rally

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM About 750 gather in Melbourne as Malaysians worldwide rallied in up to 30 cities in support of Bersih.

 

Top leaders arrested; Anwar injured

Top leaders arrested; Anwar injured

LIVE REPORTS While Puduraya sees a showdown between 10,000 protestors and police, key leaders are arrested at KL Sentral.

Bosses can't stop you from expressing rights

Bosses can't stop you from expressing rights

KL lockdown no deterrence to Asean-Japan dialogue

KL lockdown no deterrence to Asean-Japan dialogue

The dialogue with Asean and Japan trade ministers and FJCCIA is proceeding as usual despite the city being on a lockdown.
Anak Malaysia and Hope 2.0: Rhyme for reason

Anak Malaysia and Hope 2.0: Rhyme for reason

Dear prime minister - a last-ditch effort

Dear prime minister - a last-ditch effort

British author Shadrake freed from Singapore jail

British author Shadrake freed from Singapore jail

Shadrake was whisked away from Changi prison in a van marked 'Immigration and Checkpoints Authority', says an AFP photographer.
Can my daughter wear yellow for school today?

Can my daughter wear yellow for school today?

Bernama denies SMS on dissolution of Parliament

Bernama denies SMS on dissolution of Parliament

Bernama today denied issuing a text message stating that Parliament would be dissolved on Monday.
Police: 21 arrested since last night

Police: 21 arrested since last night

Police arrested 21 people around the national capital from last night till 9am today on suspicion of planning to take part in illegal rallies.
Massive rally may signal BN losing ground

Massive rally may signal BN losing ground

NONE Analysts draw parallels with Bersih's November 2007 rally that had galvanised support for the opposition.
My right to wear clean yellow T-shirt

My right to wear clean yellow T-shirt

kua kia soong book launching 111210 ronald mccoy COMMENT Human rights, fundamental freedoms become dominant issues of the day, since the UN adoption of the UDHR.
Pakatan ceramah: Calm before the storm

Pakatan ceramah: Calm before the storm

Two Pakatan ceramah in KL last night quietly showed support for Bersih, made conspicuous by the absence of yellow shirts.
A case of monkey see, monkey do

A case of monkey see, monkey do

FREE YOURSAY 'When Bersih wants to march to Istana, Umno Youth also wants to march to Istana. What's wrong with you, Khairy?'
A stadium rife with symbolism

A stadium rife with symbolism

COMMENT Stadium Merdeka is the perfect metaphor for today's contest between the forces of national rejuvenation and its internment.
Gerakan leaders can't see eye to eye on Bersih

Gerakan leaders can't see eye to eye on Bersih

Baljit Singh said the entire episode has turned into a circus, with 'national level clowns' trying to hijack citizens’ right to assembly.
PSM 6: Interrogation all about Bersih

PSM 6: Interrogation all about Bersih

NONE Despite police accusing them of reviving the communist ideology, the detainees were asked about their links to Bersih.
Crackdown widens, cops comb hotels

Crackdown widens, cops comb hotels

NONE The authorities are further tightening the screws on Bersih 2.0 supporters, checking several hotels.