Kuala Lampur, Feb. 4 -- In It's freedom under the law, not freedom from the law, I called on the organisers of the anti-corruption rally "Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah" last weekend to reflect on why they were "rewarded" with a police investigation under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 when they were merely taking on their responsibility to spread awareness about anti-corruption efforts.

That is not to say that the organisers are not entitled to know under what provisions of the law they are being investigated.

Let's recall the case where the people currently in power were the protestors, indulging in protests, rallies and demonstrations - the so-called "kaki demo". (See one of the placards that reads: PMX DULU PUN KAKI DEMO)

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