Ten Malaysians detained at KL Sentral as Najib arrived were taken to the Travers Police Station for their statements to be recorded. They were later released unconditionally at around 6.00pm.
Group wearing yellow T-shirts detained – now released
RM14.5bn golden yacht story ‘fake’: Motorboat website
Much has been made in the media about a RM14.5bn golden yacht being made in Europe for an “anonymous Malaysian businessman”. The first reports originated in the British tabloid press – but a London-based website, Motorboat & Yachting, claims the story is now confirmed to be fake.
Vigil for PSM 6 at Dataran Merdeka
Tonight’s vigil calling for the immediate release of the PSM 6 was held at Dataran Merdeka.
Crowd holding vigil near Bukit Aman chased away
Some 100 people turned up tonight for a vigil near Bukit Aman to call for the immediate release of the PSM 6.
Protest in KL against refugee swap deal
A small demonstration was held outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in KL this afternoon to protest against the signing of an Australia-Malaysia refugees-for-asylum seekers swap deal.
Vigil at Dataran Merdeka for PSM 6
The vigils calling for the release of the PSM 6 continue, this time at Dataran Merdeka last night
A Samad Said to appear at ‘River meets Light’
Poet A Samad Said and his son Az Samad are due to make an appearance at Ombak-Ombak’s ‘River meets Light’ production along Prangin Canal next weekend.
Air Asia moves regional HQ to Jakarta: reports
Air Asia is moving its regional base to Jakarta, according to reports.
Crowds throng ceramahs, vigil
2030: A small but determined crowd is holding a candlelight vigil near the Central Market LRT in KL to protest the continuing detention without trial of the PSM 6.
Penang assam laksa a global Top 10 hit: CNN
Penang assam laksa has been ranked seventh – ahead of Thailand’s ‘tom yum goong’ – in a list of the “world’s 50 most delicious foods”, published by CNN.