The Malaysian government is trying to manufacture a scare campaign around the Pro-Democracy Bersih rally planned for July 9 in Kuala Lumpur and is increasingly resorting to repression to try to prevent an expected huge attendance.
More than 90 activists have been charged under the Section 122 of the Penal Code (waging war against the Monarch and trying to revive the communist ideology). They were arrested on June 25 in Penang while distributing leaflets. Those found guilty can be punished with imprisonment for twenty years to life.
The Malaysian government is attempting to to frighten all pro-democracy activists, and in particular labour activists campaigning for wages and workers’ rights. The government wants to create an ”Emergency” environment which would provde it with an excuse to use the indefinite detention legislation (ISA), as well stop the Bersih rally on 9th of July which is gaining momentum and mass support by the people.
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (at least 30 of their members have been arrested) and Malaysian labour activists have asked for support and solidarity worldwide. Free our comrades.
Melbourne Solidarity Rally Tuesday 5 July 12.30 – 1.30pm
Malaysian Airlines, Nauru House, corner Russell & Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
Drop the charges – Free the Malaysian labour activists – Defend the right to organise
The Malaysian government is trying to manufacture a scare campaign around the Pro-Democracy Bersih rally planned for July 9 in Kuala Lumpur and is increasingly resorting to repression to try to prevent an expected huge attendance.
More than 90 activists have been charged under the Section 122 of the Penal Code (waging war against the Monarch and trying to revive the communist ideology). They were arrested on June 25 in Penang while distributing leaflets. Those found guilty can be punished with imprisonment for twenty years to life.
The Malaysian government is attempting to to frighten all pro-democracy activists, and in particular labour activists campaigning for wages and workers’ rights. The government wants to create an ”Emergency” environment which would provde it with an excuse to use the indefinite detention legislation (ISA), as well stop the Bersih rally on 9th of July which is gaining momentum and mass support by the people.
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (at least 30 of their members have been arrested) and Malaysian labour activists have asked for support and solidarity worldwide. Free our comrades.
Melbourne Solidarity Rally Tuesday 5 July 12.30 – 1.30pm
Malaysian Airlines, Nauru House, corner Russell & Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
Drop the charges – Free the Malaysian labour activists – Defend the right to organise
