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Jul 11, 2011
Cops acted professionally during rallies: Najib
A Malaysian policeman takes away an arrested protester during a mass rally calling for electoral reform in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, 2011. -- PHOTO: AFP
KUALA LUMPUR - POLICE and the Attorney-General's Chambers will decide whether to press charges against organisers of Saturday's illegal rallies, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Prime Minister also dismissed claims of police brutality, adding that police personnel had used minimum force when acting against the demonstrators.
'Police had used minimum force and there was no actual physical contact with the demonstrators,' said Mr Najib at a press conference here on Sunday.
He also commended the police for their success in dealing with the demonstrators, adding that police personnel had acted professionally. 'Even when the demonstrators were arrested, they were given food and a place to perform prayers,' he said.
On the special explanation session, Mr Najib said the party held a special session to explain current issues, including the Bersih illegal rally, to its division leaders and supporters comprising Malay-based non-governmental organisations.
'The situation demands an honest explanation to party members and our supporters. They want to know the Government's stand and as Prime Minister and Umno president, I have to explain the issue to them clearly,' he said. -- THE STAR/ANN
Cops acted professionally during rallies: Najib
A Malaysian policeman takes away an arrested protester during a mass rally calling for electoral reform in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, 2011. -- PHOTO: AFP
KUALA LUMPUR - POLICE and the Attorney-General's Chambers will decide whether to press charges against organisers of Saturday's illegal rallies, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Prime Minister also dismissed claims of police brutality, adding that police personnel had used minimum force when acting against the demonstrators.
'Police had used minimum force and there was no actual physical contact with the demonstrators,' said Mr Najib at a press conference here on Sunday.
He also commended the police for their success in dealing with the demonstrators, adding that police personnel had acted professionally. 'Even when the demonstrators were arrested, they were given food and a place to perform prayers,' he said.
On the special explanation session, Mr Najib said the party held a special session to explain current issues, including the Bersih illegal rally, to its division leaders and supporters comprising Malay-based non-governmental organisations.
'The situation demands an honest explanation to party members and our supporters. They want to know the Government's stand and as Prime Minister and Umno president, I have to explain the issue to them clearly,' he said. -- THE STAR/ANN