A coalition of NGOs under the Himpun banner today called for greater allowances for peaceful assemblies, including removing age restrictions and allowing participation by foreigners.

Spokesperson Wong Kueng Hui said Himpun has launched a campaign dubbed Rampas Ruang Awam (Reclaim Public Space), with three key demands for amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.

Firstly, he said the coalition is urging the government to...