Govt bans anti-war demonstrations

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The government has banned any unofficial demonstrations against the US-led war o­n Iraq with immediate effect, local media reported today.

Police chief Norian Mai said o­nly demonstrations organised by the government-backed "Peace Malaysia" group would be allowed, the Malay Mail said.

Any gatherings near the embassies of the United States, Britain, Australia, Kuwait and Iraq would be dispersed.

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