Malaysia Braces for Arab Spring-style Pro-Democracy Protests
Malaysia is bracing for an Arab spring-style stand-off on Saturday, when activists angry at “dirty politics” are expected to rally in Kuala Lumpur despite draconian government efforts to nip the movement in the bud. Tensions have mounted in this normally staid state, often called “Moderate Malaysia”, after a group of 62 non-governmental organisations known locally … Read more
Malaysia’s Leader Warned: Reform Elections or Risk Revolution
Malaysia’s top opposition leader has warned the government that it may face a “hibiscus revolution” unless activists’ demands are met for electoral reform and an end to “dirty politics”. Anwar Ibrahim’s comments came a day after an estimated 20,000 people took to the streets to protest against alleged vote-rigging and other electoral abuses, … Read more
Over 1,400 arrested and one dead as police and protestors clash in Malaysia
Over 1,400 people have been arrested and one person has died after tens of thousands of activists took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur Saturday to rally for electoral reform, where they braced tear gas, chemical-laced water cannons and baton-wielding police to call for an end to so-called “dirty politics”, vote-rigging and corruption. An estimated 50,000 … Read more
