Zamri and protest co-organiser detained for remand By B Nantha Kumar

Do they look arrested or having a picnic?

Malaysiakini : Anti-Illegal Houses of Worship Movement coordinator Zamri Vinoth and protest co-organiser Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak have been detained for the remand process following their pre-emptive arrests before last night’s purported rally in Kuala Lumpur.

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Eighteen other individuals who were initially detained have since been released on police bail, as confirmed by lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla, who was also among those arrested.

"A total of 20 individuals were detained before yesterday's rally, including myself. After the police took our statements, 18 individuals were released on police bail at around 3am. "However, the police detained Zamri (above) and Tamim for the remand process today," Haniff said earlier today.

While he expressed appreciation towards lower-ranking police officers for the treatment provided during the detention, Haniff nevertheless criticised the actions of the top officials.

Police detained lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla yesterday

"I thank the lower-ranking police officers who gave good treatment. The issue is simply the top-ranking officers who gave the orders (for detention)," he said. Last night, police began arresting purported rally goers at the compound of the Sogo shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, as early as 8pm.

They were believed to be among those suspected of planning to take part in a rally against what has been described as "illegal houses of worship".

There was heavy police presence, including anti-riot personnel who were seen guarding the areas around Sogo and Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru to prevent participants from gathering. Dang Wangi district police chief Sazalee Adam later issued a dispersal order between 8.30pm and 9pm after the crowd size reached over 100 people.

Alongside Zamri, Haniff, and Tamim, several others detained last night included Bersatu Hulu Langat Information chief Shafiq Abdul Halim, Ummah Malacca chairperson Hisyamuddin Abu Bakar, and Muslim Consumer Association Malaysia (PPIM) activist Gulab Jan Fazal Elad.

Also detained was NGO Prowaris member Iskandar Khoo Kuan Yiaw, as well as anti-illegal houses of worship activists, Jamalee Bashah, Fatimah Mat Raji, Elza Nadiah Shaik Sulaiman, Jurasmadi Pauzi, Esma Hisham Zainol Nor, and Monashofian Putra Zulkarnain Indra Putra.

Earlier yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim issued a stern warning that "maximum action", including arrests, would be executed against any quarter that attempts to disrupt national peace and security, especially while foreign guests are visiting the country.

BlueCougar1744 : Why complain now. Numerous reports were made against Vinoth but what did the Home Ministry do? Squat! When you allow to continue , it will fester into a monster. This is due to " failing to do the right thing" from The HM. You ask for it.

World Citizen : Zamri, Hanif, Tamin and the rest of the religious bigots are just seeking for attention. What are these maggots really trying to do. They should be crushed and flushed down the toilet like what we normally do.

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