In a statement today, Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy said the arrest of Harmit Singh “tramples” on laws that safeguard the right to peacefully protest, namely Article 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution and the Public Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on the government to empower the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) to remedy the growing public trust deficit with the police force.
The principle now hangs in the balance after party sec-gen says it is considering a change, while treasurer William Leong said it looking at mechanisms to optimise system while ensuring it remains democratic
GEORGE TOWN – A total of 2,829 police officers and personnel will be on duty on the nomination day of the state election in Penang on July 29 to ensure safety and that no...
