Kuala Lumpur police chief Muhammad Sabtu Osman has reminded the people not to act above the law but use proper channels to show dissatisfaction.

indonesian protest in jakarta against malaysia "We have laws in the country. The people should not demonstrate as it will only smear our image," he said after launching a crime prevention campaign in conjunction with Aidilfitri in Wangsa Maju today.

Sabtu was commenting on the arrest of two men who tried to burn the Indonesian flag in front of the embassy at 2.50am today.

The duo aged 20 and 40 years were among 15 men who converged on the Indonesian embassy.

They were released with police bail after statements were recorded.

He urged the people not to be influenced by groups and outside elements out to disturb the peace.

The case is investigated under Section 436 of Penal Code for arson.

It was seen as response to demonstrations in Indonesia by the People's Democratic Front (Bendera) which torched and spit on the Jalur Gemilang.

- Bernama