Malaysia

Crowd packs PJ field to rally against electoral fraud

PETALING JAYA, May 25 — Thousands are crowding the Dataran Petaling Jaya field here to rally against alleged electoral fraud in the May 5 general elections, part of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) roadshow that began two weeks ago.

Despite police's remarks that the gathering was illegal, the crowd turned up clad in black to symbolise their protest.

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Devotees offer prayers on Wesak Day at the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang on May 24, 2013. — Picture by K.E. Ooi

Devotees offer prayers on Wesak Day at the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang on May 24, 2013. — Picture by K.E. Ooi

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