Flag gathering sees tensions but no violence


Making a stand: Dr Muhamad Akmal (centre) leading members of Umno Youth, Bersatu and PAS representatives as they march towards the barricaded shoplots in Kepala Batas. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

KEPALA BATAS: The Umno Youth-led gathering outside a hardware shop over a flag issue in Bertam here passed without major incident, except for a brief war of words between the group and representatives from Lawyers for Liberty (LFL).

Tensions flared when several LFL representatives held placards reading “Jangan Membuli” (Don’t bully) and “Jangan Bersikap Zionist” (Don’t behave like a Zionist), prompting a shouting match and name-calling.

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