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Anti-graft rally: Let them march, says Umno Youth leader
An Umno Youth leader has come out to voice support for the anti-graft rally scheduled this Saturday.
Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin stressed the government should uphold freedom of expression, adding that the authorities should facilitate the rally as long as the organisers follow existing regulations.
“As long as the organisers follow the law...
Summary
Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin urges the authorities to allow the anti-graft rally on Jan 25 to proceed.
He says the authorities should facilitate it as long as the organiser follows the laws.
Hafiz adds that any attempt to prevent it can be considered a regressive move.
An Umno Youth leader has come out to voice support for the anti-graft rally scheduled this Saturday.
Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin stressed the government should uphold freedom of expression, adding that the authorities should facilitate the rally as long as the organisers follow existing regulations.
“As long as the organisers follow the law, the rally should be allowed.
“This is to ensure freedom of expression and the right to assemble peacefully are protected,” Hafiz (above) told Malaysiakini today.
Yesterday, the rally secretariate announced that they would go ahead with the demonstration scheduled on Jan 25 despite police warning.
“The demonstration will happen and we demand the authorities to respect the people’s rights, not betray them.
“The police are supposed to facilitate public rallies instead of preventing them.
“We will not bow to intimidation and the people’s wave will take on those who abuse their powers,” they said.
Regressive move
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defended the police’s insisting that the rally organiser seek permission before gathering in Dataran Merdeka.
However, several quarters including Pakatan Harapan leaders urged the government to allow the rally to proceed or risk public backlash.
Elaborating, Hafiz said he felt there was no reason for the government to prevent the rally from happening.
“Any attempt to stifle this right can be considered as a regressive move and shows weaknesses.
“As long as the rally is held responsibly and peacefully, it shouldn’t be a problem,” he added.
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