Amnesty International Malaysia (AIM) opposes the State's continued use of Sedition Act and Section 27 of Police Act against the ‘cow head protesters’ as reported on 9th of September 2009. We are of the view that both Sedition Act and Section 27 of Police Act are arbitrary law that undermines freedom of opinion, expression and assembly in Malaysia.

Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) and Amnesty International (Malaysia) hereby express our grave concerns over the announcement by Kuala Lumpur city CID chief Senior Asst Comm II Datuk Ku Chin Wah that the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) and Rela members will start their duties as volunteer policemen on 18 August 2009.