Occupy Dataran activist charged with obstruction

Occupy Dataran aims to retrieve open spaces for a role of promoting participatory democracy. File pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April twenty-three One of dual Occupy Dataran activists arrested yesterday has been charged with a obstructing a open officers execution of his duty, The Star reported today.

Student Omar Mohd Azmi had been arrested along with fellow romantic Fahmi Reza during about 8am yesterday, hours after a stately unison celebrating a Sultan of Kedahs installation as a Yang Di-Pertuan Agong last night and a week forward of Bersih 3.0s programmed rally.

After a charge underneath Section 186 of a Penal Code was review to him during a Magistrates Court here, Omar pleaded not guilty.

The corruption is punishable by imprisonment of up to dual years, a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.

Magistrate Zaki Asyraf Zubir allowed bail during RM1,000 with a single surety, which Omars father paid.

Zaki additionally set May 8 as a next mention date.

The final-year occupational reserve and health tyro was represented by counsel Syahredzan Johan, whilst charge was conducted by emissary open prosecutor Wong Chai Sia

Yesterday, military had sought to remand Omar for dual days to promote investigations into a alleged offence, though were ordered by a magistrate to complete their examine and release a tyro within a day.

Aside from a arrests, City Hall officials additionally seized tents and alternative camping apparatus used by Occupy Dataran.

Occupy Datarans stated aim is to retrieve open spaces for a role of promoting participatory democracy.

The campsite was additionally shared by tyro activists perfectionist a rejecting of a National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan scheme, though they had dangling all activities and vacated a area to make approach for a stately concert.


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