Proposed lawyers' march hits roadblock as cops say yes to gathering, no to walk


PETALING JAYA: The proposed peaceful march by lawyers this Friday (June 17) to Parliament to uphold judicial independence has hit a roadblock after being denied permission to walk by the police.

Malaysian Bar chairman Karen Cheah Yee Lynn said that while the police had agreed to help facilitate the gathering at Padang Merbok near Parliament, lawyers will not be allowed to proceed with the Walk For Judicial Independence.

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