The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has weighed into the matter of journalists being harassed while covering the Bersih convoy in Kuala Selangor on Oct 15.

In a statement today, the congress expressed support for the National Union of Journalists' (NUJ) Oct 18 police report over the matter, urging authorities to take speedy action and reminding all that journalists should be allowed to do their duty unhindered.

"It is understood that supporters of an anti-Bersih group, known as red-shirts have acted violently towards three reporters who were covering the convoy," said MTUC secretary-general N Gopal Kishnam in a statement.

In this matter, said MTUC, it should be the responsibility of police and the home ministry to investigate the case to ensure justice is served.