Archive - 10 July 2011

Umno Youth counter-rally 'defended istana and stadium'

Umno Youth counter-rally 'defended istana and stadium'

Umno Youth's counter rally was aimed at defending the national sovereignty from those who had defied the Agong's call not to rally, said one of its senior leaders, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim today.    
Umno leaders chorus, 'demos undemocratic'

Umno leaders chorus, 'demos undemocratic'

Najib pays Masjid India visit post-Bersih

Najib pays Masjid India visit post-Bersih

As police blockades turned the city into a ghost town shops complain of losses in business yesterday.
None of '91' were arrested over court order - police

None of '91' were arrested over court order - police

This was because none on them had entered the stipulated prohibited areas between 8am and 6pm, says the KL acting CPO.
Najib defends protest crackdown

Najib defends protest crackdown

'If the police had not monitored the rally, it would not have been peaceful.'
'Hospital hit by water cannon spray, tear gas'

'Hospital hit by water cannon spray, tear gas'

Tung Shin hospital staff say they witnessed tear gas and water cannons fired into the hospital grounds during the rally. [VIDEO INSIDE]

M'sians rally for Bersih in the Big Apple

M'sians rally for Bersih in the Big Apple

NONE One carried a message for Kuala Lumpur: ‘We’re with you and mighty proud of you’.
Bersih 2.0 - success or flop?

Bersih 2.0 - success or flop?

Analysts say Bersih 2.0's success is arguable, and that it depends on which perspective is taken to gauge the impact of the rally.
Stop inciting over rally 'failure', says IGP

Stop inciting over rally 'failure', says IGP

He says investigation papers would be opened against those indulging in such incitement and follow-up action taken.
Palanivel: Fewer Indians at rally due to 'realisation'

Palanivel: Fewer Indians at rally due to 'realisation'

'The Indians are now more aware that street demonstrations are no longer relevant in resolving issues,' claims the MIC president.
Thousands of ordinary folk stand up for change

Thousands of ordinary folk stand up for change

sim kwang yang comments Knowing that it was likely they would be tear-gassed, shot at with water cannons and arrested, they still came.
Firmness without justice or manners

Firmness without justice or manners

COMMENT The police motto incorporates all three qualities but only one was followed with distinction at the Bersih rally yesterday.
Regional NGOs criticise M'sia over 'police brutality'

Regional NGOs criticise M'sia over 'police brutality'

A regional human rights organisations with more than 40 members across Asia has strongly condemned the 'brutal' crackdown.
500 attend Bersih rally supporter's burial

500 attend Bersih rally supporter's burial

baharudin funeral UPDATED 6.03PM The cortege to the burial of the late Baharudin Ahmad included opposition leaders. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PM urges anti-Bersih 'silent majority' to speak up

PM urges anti-Bersih 'silent majority' to speak up

UPDATED 7.19PM Najib says the 'silent majority' that opposed the Bersih 2.0 rally can put across their points without taking to the streets.
In the aftermath, reports swirl of police brutality

In the aftermath, reports swirl of police brutality

Eyewitness reports and video footage emerge pointing to indiscriminate force employed by cops against marchers
Over 70 wives of BN reps down with food poisoning

Over 70 wives of BN reps down with food poisoning

Several victims showed symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting about 11am, and sought treatment at clinics in their respective hotels.
No tear gas fired into Tung Shin, say police

No tear gas fired into Tung Shin, say police

NONE UPDATED 6.55PM However, the police keep mum on possible proof of the allegations. [VIDEO INSIDE]

KL CPO: Police had no hand in protester's death

KL CPO: Police had no hand in protester's death

funeral bersih UPDATED 6.38PM Amar Singh says his officers did not lay a finger on the deceased. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR: Police teargas action at KL Sentral 'criminal act'

PKR: Police teargas action at KL Sentral 'criminal act'

NONE UPDATED 4.59PM The firing of tear gas into a confined space was a criminal act under section 326 of the Penal Code. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Now Bersih must plumb for constructive sequel

Now Bersih must plumb for constructive sequel

NONE COMMENT The march has stirred the imagination of the young, large numbers of whom have not registered as voters.
The revolution now has a name: Bersih

The revolution now has a name: Bersih

COMMENT Retracing the sorry tale of the BN's major Bersih bungle from militant silat warriors to Najib's final act of skipping town.
No Stadium Merdeka, but the whole of KL instead

No Stadium Merdeka, but the whole of KL instead

Guan Eng: Police abuse at rally bad image for M'sia

Guan Eng: Police abuse at rally bad image for M'sia

Protestors rallying against the Pakatan Rakyat government or its leaders get different treatment from the police, says the Penang GM.
Police check on SAPP over 'Bersih' on signboard

Police check on SAPP over 'Bersih' on signboard

They tell party officials they didn't like the word, used in the slogan "Bersih, Berani and Benar," and wanted to know why it was there.

Last letter from death row: Facing death

Last letter from death row: Facing death

NONE Sabahan Yong Vui Kong, 21, is on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking. Malaysiakini is publishing his final letter.
Fortress KL: How did Bersih 2.0 slip past?

Fortress KL: How did Bersih 2.0 slip past?

NONE Roadblocks, negative reports and the crackdown did not stop thousands from demanding clean and fair elections.