Malaysia

Black 505: Meeting with cops called off

Hours after Pakatan Rakyat leaders said they had been asked to meet the Dang Wangi police chief for a discussion over the Black 505 rally, the latter was instead summoned to Bukit Aman for a meeting with his superiors.

"The meeting is off," chuckled PKR's strategic director Rafizi Ramli, adding that this would not deter them from continuing ... Read More

Putra Mosque shrouded with haze in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur. - Reuters pic, June 19, 2013.

Putra Mosque shrouded with haze in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur. - Reuters pic, June 19, 2013.

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By Rita Jong

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