
Hundreds of police was deployed for the crackdown
19 people have been hauled up and remanded after a stand-off between police and the Opposition in the rallies leading up to the Perak State Assembly earlier today.
The protests was sparked over the convening of state assembly today which will replace the opposition alliance state government, with one of that of the ruling coalition.
Anwar who was critical of Najib tough hardline stance since taking becoming Prime Minister was quoted, “Despite the rhetoric of tolerance by the new PM Najib, he’s bent on using tough, draconian measures.”