People hold placards and flags as they take part in Negara-Ku’s Picnik Rakyat Hari Malaysia at a park in Petaling Jaya today. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Najjua Zulkefli, September 16, 2014.
Malaysians want a government that prioritises the welfare of its citizens instead of just jailing critics, said activist Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, in light of challenging race relations on the back of an ongoing sedition blitz against dissidents.
The patron of civil society movement Negara-Ku said many Malaysians had wonderful memories of the country as they grew up but that there were forces bent on destroying this.
"We want a government who looks after us, not a government who puts people behind bars for expressing their opinions," she said in a short speech during the Piknik Rakyat event at Taman Jaya, Petaling Jaya, this morning.
They spread colourful mats on the grounds and enjoyed local delicacies like nasi lemak.
There was an air of festivity as people mingled with one another and shared food.
MORE TO COME
- TMI
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