SUARAM welcomes Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar’s willingness to accept the recommendations made by the Royal Police Commission when he stated that Section 27 of the Police Act 1967 will be reviewed. However, SUARAM is of
the opinion that public assemblies should be allowed without the need to obtain police permits, as the right to assembly […]
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Press statement: Public assemblies should be allowed without police permits
Published by June 27th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly, Civil Liberties and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsPublic demonstration is to voice dissatisfaction, not a carnival to be held at indoor venues
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism disagrees with the new Selangor chief minister, Khalid Ibrahim’s suggestion to contain future public demonstrations in a stadium.
The suggestion misses the point of a public demonstration, which is for the public’s voice on an issue to have as wide a reach as possible in the face of the present instutionalized […]
Ginie Lim Arrested, All Three Detainees Remanded for 3 Days
Published by February 16th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly and Appeal. 0 CommentsFollowing the arrest of Tian Chua and Jalaluddin Abdul Manap yesterday, 15 February 2008 after a submission of memorandum to the King calling for a Royal Commission on electoral system reform, another political activist Ginie Lim with the People’s Justice Party was arrested last night at the Brickfields police station during her visit to Tian […]
Two arrested in BERSIH’s submission of memorandum to the King
Published by February 15th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly and Appeal. 0 CommentsTwo individuals were arrested this afternoon in front of Istana Negara (National Palace) after the submission of a memorandum by BERSIH in relation to free and fair elections. The two arrested are People’s Justice Party (PKR) Information Chief Tian Chua and BERSIH supporter Jamaluddin Manaf.
According to a BERSIH representative, the delegation was stopped by […]
Escalating threats to fundamental rights in Malaysia
Published by January 29th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsAmnesty International Malaysia condemns the arrests of participants near the Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) in last Saturday’s planned protest against price hikes organized by the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes). We also take great concern over the selective prosecution initiated against a journalist for allegedly obstructing a police officer from carrying out his duties.
Amnesty International […]
54 protesters arrested at Protes
Published by January 26th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly, Announcement, Civil Liberties, Law Enforcement and Law and Justice. 0 Comments54 protesters arrested in relation to a protest against price hikes organised by the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes).
The government’s crackdown on peaceful assembly continued, when the police arrested more then 50 individuals, including opposition leader and supporters near Ampang Park LRT station at about 3pm this afternoon.
Those arrested are reported to be held at the […]
54 people arrested in PROTES
Published by January 26th, 2008 in Announcement, Freedom of Assembly, Appeal, Civil Liberties, Law Enforcement and Law and Justice. 0 Comments54 people arrested in PROTES today. Please call IPK 03-21460522 to give pressure
Those arrested are reported to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK Kuala Lumpur). As of 5pm, 54 individuals are confirmed to be detained at IPK Kuala Lumpur.
Stop preventing peaceful assembly
Published by January 25th, 2008 in Government Policies & Negligence, Violence, Freedom of Assembly, Economy, Civil Liberties, Economic Rights, Law Enforcement and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that the police continues to prevent a citizen’s right to freedom of assembly, as seen by the latest warning issued to the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes), which has planned an assembly this Saturday, 26 Jan.
On 25 Jan, national news agency BERNAMA reported the warning by Dang Wangi […]
Program BERSIH Sempena Tragedi Batu Burok
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Freedom of Assembly and Civil Liberties. 0 CommentsJemputan Media
16 Januari 2008
Program BERSIH Sempena Tragedi Batu Burok
Gabungan Pilihanraya Bersih dan Adil (BERSIH) mengatur program sempena kejadian berdarah yang melibatkan tembakan anggota polis terhadap orang awam di Pantai Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu pada 9 September 2007 yang lalu. Sidang media diadakan berikutan ikat jamin mangsa, Suwandi Ab Ghani dan Muhamad Azman Aziz .
Berikut adalah […]
Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH”
Stadium Merdeka, Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil dan Dataran Merdeka
Published by January 14th, 2008
in Freedom of Assembly and Event.
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Gabungan Pilihanraya Bersih dan Adil (BERSIH) mengumumkan perhimpunan keduanya yang bakal diadakan pada 23 Februari 2008 akan datang. Menjawab kepada saranan Perdana Menteri dan Ketua Polis Negara yang mencadangkan BERSIH mengadakan perhimpunannya di tempat-tempat alternative seperti stadium, BERSIH membuat keputusan untuk membuat permohonan di tiga tempat (Stadium Merdeka, Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil dan Dataran Merdeka) […]
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