Thirty-two people were arrested by police as they demonstrated in front of Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur this morning.
They were among 200 people from several NGOs including Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) and Anything But Umno (ABU), who gathered in front of the building to demand the resignation of the heads and members of the Election Commission (EC).
They were among 200 people from several NGOs including Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) and Anything But Umno (ABU), who gathered in front of the building to demand the resignation of the heads and members of the Election Commission (EC).
This was confirmed in a press statement posted on Facebook by Kuala Lumpur Police chief Mohmad Salleh.
"A total of 32 people were arrested, comprising 29 males and three females," he said.
They include SAMM chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin and student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
'Four charges'
In another statement issued later, police said those arrested may face up to four charges, including one under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting and Section 353 of the Penal Code for using criminal force against a public servant executing his or her duty.
The other two charges concern rally offences, Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 for holding a rally without giving notice and Section 4(2) of the same Act for carrying out a procession without giving notice.
When contacted, Dang Wangi OCPD Zainuddin Ahmad declined to comment on the arrests.
"Wait for the contingent police headquarters (IPK). They will issue a statement shortly; I cannot comment," Zainuddin said.
The situation became tense when the group tried to breach a police barricade some 800 metres from the entrance to Parliament House.
However, the protesters did not succeed in getting through the barricade, which was manned by no less than 300 police personnel.
Twenty-six people were detained in the 11.10am incident, including student activist Mohd Safwan Anang.
The other two charges concern rally offences, Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 for holding a rally without giving notice and Section 4(2) of the same Act for carrying out a procession without giving notice.
When contacted, Dang Wangi OCPD Zainuddin Ahmad declined to comment on the arrests."Wait for the contingent police headquarters (IPK). They will issue a statement shortly; I cannot comment," Zainuddin said.
The situation became tense when the group tried to breach a police barricade some 800 metres from the entrance to Parliament House.
However, the protesters did not succeed in getting through the barricade, which was manned by no less than 300 police personnel.
Twenty-six people were detained in the 11.10am incident, including student activist Mohd Safwan Anang.
Eight of them had earlier surrendered to the police, including ‘Aunty Bersih’ Annie Foo.
PAS' Shah Alam MP Khalid Abdul Samad received a memorandum from the protesters outside Parliament and he urged them to disperse.
The remaining group of about 50 people eventually disperse, around 12.20pm.
In the latest development, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has announced in a tweet, “Police have informed us that all the detainees at Jinjang will be released today at 10pm. Bailors are being arranged”.
PAS' Shah Alam MP Khalid Abdul Samad received a memorandum from the protesters outside Parliament and he urged them to disperse.
The remaining group of about 50 people eventually disperse, around 12.20pm.
In the latest development, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has announced in a tweet, “Police have informed us that all the detainees at Jinjang will be released today at 10pm. Bailors are being arranged”.
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