Kuala Lumpur : 29 people were charged on Monday by a Malaysian court after taking part in a massive weekend protest against internal security laws that saw 589 people arrested.
In the biggest demonstration in Malaysia in nearly two years, police used tear gas and water cannon on Saturday to disperse thousands of people calling for the abolition of laws that allow for detention without trial. All 29 pleaded not guilty and were released on bail. If convicted, they could be jailed for between one and three years.
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