Police tell Suhakam to postpone tomorrow's human rights event

Police have advised Suhakam to postpone its event to celebrate the International Human Rights Day tomorrow, according to government sources.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad was supposed to be the chief guest at the event, which was to be held in Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya.

“We are waiting for the cabinet meeting later and a final decision on this matter. We may have to postpone it,” a source told Malaysiakini.

Meanwhile, a police source confirmed that approval for the Suhakam event has been retracted.

The event would coincide with another mammoth gathering, which is scheduled to take place some 10km from Padang Timur.

Tens of thousands are expected to attend the gathering in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow over the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd).

Suhakam is expected to address this matter at a press conference at their headquarters in Kuala Lumpur later this evening. - Mkini