Protesters continue to demand Rayer apology outside Penang state assembly


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 22 May 2014

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Umno Youth members continue with their protest outside the state assembly on Thursday as about 20 policemen stood guard at the gates.

The sitation got heated when a member of Solidariti Anak Muda (SAMM), who was in a group following the state assembly sitting, came out and went to a nearby stall for food.

A commotion ensured as the SAMM member claimed that the protesters stepped on his shoes and snatched his helmet.

The incident saw several policemen moving in to calm the down situation. The chaos caused a traffic congestion along Lebuh Light.

Opposition leader Datuk Jahara Hamid and several Barisan Nasional assemblymen also came out and advised the group to leave the place.

The group had hoped to seek an apology from Seri Delima assemblyman R.S.N Rayer over his remarks he made on Umno on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, a group of members stormed into the asssembly hall demanding to see Rayer. Twelve people were detained and released on police bail.


Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Two job scam victims in Myanmar return home after six-month ordeal
JDT midfielder Safiq latest footballer to be attacked
Four monorail stations temporarily closed for cleaning and repair works, says Rapid Rail
Pakatan and Perikatan wooing outstation voters
RM277bil lost to corruption
DBKL told to keep tabs on the city’s ageing trees
Johor cops bust secret fireworks warehouse
Robust economic ties growing stronger, says Wee
School children staying out of the sun to beat the heat
EC: Election petition is a right

Others Also Read