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Two arrested during protest over khat in Brickfields
Friday, 23 Aug 20198:41 PM MYT
By M. KUMAR
KUALA LUMPUR: Two people were arrested during protest over khat calligraphy for Tamil schools here on Friday (Aug 23).
Police said the two were brought in to have their statement recorded after the rally at Little India in Brickfields went ahead despite police saying the application for the rally was incomplete.
Acting Brickfields police chief Supt Arifai Tarawe said despite the arrests, the rally went smoothly without any untoward incidents on Friday.
The crowd began gathering from about 6pm and organisers started holding speeches around 7pm.
“One of the men arrested was an organiser.
“The crowd of about 500 people, started dispersing slowly after gathering for about 15 minutes, ” Supt Arifai told reporters at the scene.
He added that the two would be investigated under the Peaceful Assembly Act.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/23/two-arrested-during-protest-over-khat-in-brickfields#iDAQWK52JPAMog9k.99
Organisers cancel Brickfields rally after Anwar's phone call
NATION
Saturday, 24 Aug 20199:20 AM MYT
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PETALING JAYA: Organisers have called off a rally in Brickfields on Saturday (Aug 24) to protest against the introduction of khat lessons in Tamil schools, reported Malaysiakini.
Its organiser Shankar Ganesh said the planned rally, which was dubbed "Voice for the Voiceless" was cancelled due to two main reasons.
"I don't want to go against law and order. Without permits, I don't want the public to be affected in any way," he was quoted as saying by the news portal.
He also claimed PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) had called him and requested for the rally be called off.
"Anwar called me and requested me to cancel the gathering. He has promised to help the Indian community," Shankar was quoted as saying, adding that Anwar had given them an appointment next week to discuss several issues.
Two people had been arrested during the first day of the protest on Friday (Aug 23).
Police said the two were brought in to have their statement recorded after the rally at Little India in Brickfields went ahead despite police saying the application for the rally was incomplete.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/24/organisers-cancel-brickfields-rally-after-anwar039s-phone-call#Zv1Jh0XE3fgYJp73.99
