KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of nine NGOs held a gathering in front of the Indonesian embassy tonight calling for the release of Indonesian student activists detained following the mass protests in Indonesia in August.
Around 15 young people took part in the gathering, organised by the Sekretariat Himpun Malaysia, comprising Mandiri, Federasi Pemuda Kebangsaan, Liga Mahasiswa Malaysia, Gerakan Perempuan Melawan, Mahasiswa Demokratik Malaysia, Pro Siswa Kolej Komuniti Malaysia, Suara Rakyat Malaysia, Bersih and Parti Sosialis Malaysia.
Speaking at the protest, Mandiri executive director Amir Hadi said the protesters were “not interested in Indonesian politics”, but are only concerned that the Indonesian activists have been detained for speaking out.