The third BERSIH rally for clean and fair elections saw thousands go to the streets in the city in their attempt to occupy Dataran Merdeka.
Police release all 471 protesters471 protesters held following the BERSIH 3.0 rally on April 28 have been released, report the police.
- Clashes at BERSIH 3.0 rally
The BERSIH 3.0 rally has broken into a crackdown by the police, firing tear gas and water cannons at protesters as they reported attacks on police officers and vehicles by protesters.
PHOTOS: 24 hours before 428As Malaysia braces itself for the third BERSIH rally for clean and fair elections, the Malaysian police fortifies and stands their ground at Dataran Merdeka.
MSN At The Scene: PDRM firing water cannonsMSN Video catches live footage of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) firing tear gas on protesters
MSN At The Scene: A party going on at BERSIHFootage from the BERSIH 3.0 Duduk Bantah rally, as a peaceful protest of the masses move towards Dataran Merdeka
MSN At The Scene: A sea of protesters on Jalan Tun PerakThousands flock to Jalan Tun Perak to join the march on Dataran Merdeka. MSN Video catches this event live.
MSN At The Scene: Waves after waves of protestersMSN Video records waves and waves of protesters taking to the streets to demand clean and fair elections in their attempt to march on Dataran Merdeka.
MSN At The Scene: Marching with protestersAs an estimated crowd of 80,000 throngs the heart of Kuala Lumpur, MSN Video keeps a close watch on the proceedings of the day by sticking to the front lines.
MSN At The Scene: Experience being under fire from water cannonsMSN Video takes one for the team as the authorities cracks down on protesters at Dataran Merdeka, firing tear gas and water cannons armed with chemically laced water.
BERSIH 3.0 rally venue rejectedCity hall and the authorities have rejected the slated Dataran Merdeka venue for the Duduk Bantah rally on April 28, reports the BERSIH steering committee.
Calm before the storm for BERSIHMSN Malaysia polls its readers on their opinions on the BERSIH rally, with a majority of readers polling in favor of the rally and its call for clean and fair elections.
BERSIH 3.0 Duduk Bantah announcedThe coalition for clean and fair elections, BERSIH, have announced a new rally set for April 28, 2012.
Malaysians defy lockdown to gather for BERSIH 3.0Despite police fortifying Dataran Merdeka, Malaysians continue to flock to the square in hopes of occupying it for the Duduk Bantah protest sit-in on April 28.
Malaysian authorities crack down ahead of rallyWith the BERSIH 3.0 rally on everybody's mind, Malaysian authorities lock down the city to dissuade would-be demonstrators.
Malaysia braces for electoral rallyLike it or not, Kuala Lumpur citizens ready themselves for the the rally on April 28, which may see a crackdown from the police having sealed off Dataran Merdeka from protesters.
PHOTOS: BERSIH 3.0 rally announcedPhotos from the press conference as the BERSIH steering committee, led by co-chairs Datuk A. Samad Said and Datuk S. Ambiga, announce ambitious new rally in their call for electoral reforms.
Malaysia
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Singapore
- US scientist not involved in classified research: witnesses
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Indonesia
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- British woman may face death in Indonesia for drugs
- Indonesia executes three murderers
- Indonesia court ruling boosts indigenous land rights
- Indonesia FM seeks new Asia treaty to curb conflict
- Indonesia holds terror suspects, seizes bomb material
- Death toll rises to five in Indonesia mine collapse
- Rescuers struggle to reach trapped Indonesian miners
- Indonesia says poor training caused Bali sea crash
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Thailand
- Ahmadinejad cancels Thailand trip due to busy schedule
- Iran's Ahmadinejad to join Thai 'water summit'
- Toddler dies after being left in Thai school bus
- Hackers target Thai PM with online insult
- Feuding antibodies blocked HIV vaccine
- Thai police rescue 1,300 caged dogs from smugglers
- Algerian sought for IT virus extradited to US
- Thai PM files lawsuit over 'prostitute' facebook post
- Mekong forest facing sharp decline: WWF
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- Fast fashion, fair wages: Vietnam's lesson to Bangladesh
- Toddler among six dead in Thai south shooting: official
- Thai 'Yellow Shirts' face court over airport rallies
- Thai rebels press 'liberation' claim ahead of talks
- Iranian pair deny Thai bomb plot
Philippines
- Philippines rejects Taiwan 'murder' claims
- Philippine workers told to lie low amid Taiwan row
- Taiwan leader calls for calm amid outrage at Philippines
- Philippine 'massacre clan' enjoys election wins
- Philippine 'massacre clan' enjoys election wins
- Philippine massacre clan enjoys election wins
- Taiwan stages exercise as Philippines row rumbles on
- Taiwan stages military drill as Philippines row continues
- Japan mayor ready to apologise to comfort women
- Coin toss decides Philippine election contest
- A rogues' gallery of Philippine election winners
- Boxing: Pacquiao settles lawsuit over US recording deal
- Taiwan sanctions Philippines despite Aquino apology
- US urges Taiwan, Philippines to cool tensions
- Philippines apologises for killing Taiwan fisherman
Vietnam
- US slams 'disturbing trend' of Vietnam activist jail terms
- Vietnam TV broadcaster drops foreign channels
- Vietnam TV station drops foreign channels
- Vietnam jails activists for 'propaganda' leaflets
- Vietnamese activists on trial for 'propaganda'
- Vietnam to allow local drugs for executions
- US senator seeks rights criteria in trade pact
- Rubber boom fuelling land grabs in SE Asia: report
- China sends large fleet to disputed islands: media
- Basic disinfectant could halt bird flu spread: study
- Vietnam, S.Africa target illegal rhino hunters
- Vietnam seizes 7kg of rhino horn: state media
- China returns 10 trafficked children to Vietnam: report
- Film's Vietnam vet find after 44 years false: US
- Fast fashion, fair wages: Vietnam's lesson for Bangladesh
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