Archive - 28 April 2012

HKL receives 63 protesters, two police officers

HKL receives 63 protesters, two police officers

The Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) received 63 protesters and two policemen as new patients following the rally around the city today.
'Police deal with rowdy protesters professionally'

'Police deal with rowdy protesters professionally'

NONE Home Minister Hishammuddin commended the police for being unfazed despite being tormented by about 20,000 protesters.
Clashes with protesters could delay national polls

Clashes with protesters could delay national polls

NONE The police reaction could carry risks for PM Najib if it is seen as too harsh, possibly forcing him to delay elections.
DPM to raise Sabah's cabbotage policy in cabinet

DPM to raise Sabah's cabbotage policy in cabinet

NONE 'I hope the prime minister will endorse my suggestion so that we can really study the issue and beyond,' says Muhyiddin.
Cops, protesters turn back the clock

Cops, protesters turn back the clock

COMMENT For most part, Bersih 3.0 was orderly but the melee at the end is reason enough for authorities to tighten the screws.
388 arrested, police 'forced' to act

388 arrested, police 'forced' to act

As of 7.20pm, 388 people have been nabbed over Bersih 3.0. The police also explains how the initially peaceful rally went awry.

Press pixmen nabbed over assault pictures

Press pixmen nabbed over assault pictures

UPDATED 8.15PM Several newspaper photographers have been arrested while photographing scenes of alleged police brutality.
300,000 at Bersih 3.0, Ambiga claims success

300,000 at Bersih 3.0, Ambiga claims success

NONE UPDATED 9.10PM S Ambiga describes the Bersih 3.0 rally as 'tremendous' and that the atmosphere was 'wonderful'.
Bersih: Some protesters' behaviour 'unusual'

Bersih: Some protesters' behaviour 'unusual'

NONE UPDATED 8.08PM Allegations that Bersih supporters had committed acts of violence have stunned its leaders.
More than 3,000 gather in Johor

More than 3,000 gather in Johor

UPDATED 8.40PM Over 3,000 Bersih supporters surround Dataran Bandaraya in Johor Baru for the sit-in protest as more continue to arrive.

 

Info minister Rais slams Bersih as 'dirty'

Info minister Rais slams Bersih as 'dirty'

UPDATED 3.40PM The participants did not show respect for positive and noble values and did not give heed to consensus, he says.
Spirit of Bersih 3.0 flows abroad

Spirit of Bersih 3.0 flows abroad

UPDATED 9.15PM Thousands of people in Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand join Malaysians in calling for electoral reform.
7,000 including Penang CM rally at Esplanade

7,000 including Penang CM rally at Esplanade

UPDATED 5.15PM Aliran president Francis Loh is encouraged by the big number of people committed to clean and fair elections.
Anwar's clarion call: End polls fraud now

Anwar's clarion call: End polls fraud now

NONE Opposition Leader Anwar urges the people to end corruption and fraud in the Election Commission and the government.
Najib: Economic strength enables gov't to provide aid

Najib: Economic strength enables gov't to provide aid

NONE BN's efficient administration enabled Malaysia to raise its revenue despite uncertainty in the global economy, says PM.
Bersih 3.0: In the RAKYAT's name

Bersih 3.0: In the RAKYAT's name

NONE COMMENT Malaysia's destiny does not lie in the hands of those leaders to whom we lent the reins of power.
No Bersih 3.0 had there been real polls reform

No Bersih 3.0 had there been real polls reform

FREE VOXPOP ‘You have got it all wrong, Mr ‘Keris'. The reform you talked about is not whether or not the sit-in will be allowed tomorrow.'
Why not get a court order to restrain gangsters?

Why not get a court order to restrain gangsters?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nowadays, it it the job of the police to get a court order if members of the public do not follow their ‘advice'?'
Does the used car dealer deserve it?

Does the used car dealer deserve it?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Any act of violence or threat should be acted upon immediately, especially when it involves weapons.'
No plan for a  Bersih counter-rally, says Pekida

No plan for a Bersih counter-rally, says Pekida

I have not heard of any plan from any quarter of Pekida for a rally to oppose Bersih 3.0 sit-in, says its chairperson.
PM's only recourse is an honourable draw

PM's only recourse is an honourable draw

NONE COMMENT The ground was ceded to Bersih when it was revealed that both the EC chief and his deputy are members of Umno.
Time to resolve Indian Malaysians statelessness

Time to resolve Indian Malaysians statelessness

NONE COMMENT 'There should be acceptance by the gov't of stateless communities with genuine links with the nation.'
Justice for LGBTs is justice for Malaysians

Justice for LGBTs is justice for Malaysians

NONE COMMENT M'sians don't seem to understand that a just system is one in which minorities are protected from the majority.
Hisham steams over purported Bersih rally hijack

Hisham steams over purported Bersih rally hijack

NONE The home minister, in a flurry of morning tweets, was livid that the opposition has hijacked the Bersih movement.
Tear gas, water cannons fired at Bersih protesters

Tear gas, water cannons fired at Bersih protesters

LIVE REPORTS It was the biggest rally in recent history, but the situation suddenly turned ugly. [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]