Protesters urge PM to act on 'corporate mafia', stop targeting activists
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Civil society groups and activists rallied in Kuala Lumpur to demand government action against an alleged 'corporate mafia' network while protesting the targeting of activists under strict anti-money laundering laws. Organizers called for a royal commission of inquiry and an end to selective justice.
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Tensions between civil society activists and government enforcement agencies highlight ongoing debates surrounding political freedom, anti-corruption efforts, and the rule of law.
News ✕ Protesters urge PM to act on 'corporate mafia', stop targeting activists Alyaa Alhadjri Published: Sep 27, 2026 6:08 PM Calls for action against the "corporate mafia" reverberated outside Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Sogo shopping complex today as civil society groups contrasted authorities’ actions against Mandiri leaders Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi and Dobby Chew.
Rallying under the #RCINOW and #HentiBungkamNGO banners, two days after the duo’s release from lock-up, some 100 activists and supporters reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan that public support should not be taken for granted as fresh elections loom.
Calls for action against the "corporate mafia" reverberated outside Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Sogo shopping complex today as civil society groups contrasted authorities’ actions against Mandiri leaders Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi and Dobby Chew.
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