Women’s Day march in KL illegal, says Muhyiddin
Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says no Malaysian is exempted from the rule of law. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 11, 2019.
NO permit was issued for the International Women’s Day march near a mall in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, said Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the government rejects any move to organise an assembly without permit, which is a violation of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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