This Article is From May 08, 2013

Malaysian police ban opposition rally: reports

Kuala Lumpur:

A rally planned forWednesday night by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to protest against electionresults has been declared illegal by the Malaysian police.

The rally was organised to protest against the election results that Mr Ibrahim says were "stolen" through massive fraud.

"Marching without a permit, aimed at arousing anger, iswrong according to the law," national police chief Ismail Omar said,according to state news agency Bernama.

Mr Ismail added that participants would be arrested, Bernamasaid.

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