A farmer arrested from his home in Ipoh, Perak, last night, for allegedly obstructing a public officer from carrying out their duties has been released after around three hours and protests led by Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) activists.

PSM deputy secretary Bawani KS, who coordinated an urgent solidarity action for Tan Tean Chee (above), said the farmer from Kanthan was released at around 1.30am...