Peaceful street rallies legal, says lawyers group


Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Lawyers for Liberty director Zaid Malek says the rally organised by Perikatan Nasional members does not break the law as the right to assemble is guaranteed under the Federal Constitution. – Facebook pic, September 18, 2023.

LAWYERS for Liberty (LFL) said the police must immediately stop any illegal investigation under Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) against those who participated in last Saturday’s “Save Malaysia” rally, which was held in Kuala Lumpur.  

LFL director Zaid Malek said the rally organised by Perikatan Nasional members did not break the law as alleged by the police as the right to assemble is guaranteed under the Federal Constitution. 


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