Anti-ICERD Rally in Kuala Lumpur - Dec 8, 2018

Today is a Saturday. On a normal Saturday, Kuala Lumpur would be bustling with activity, Saturday being a rest day for office workers and currently being the annual year-end school holiday. There are lots for the family to do in the city, places to take the children - for recreation, entertainment, food, the works.

But not today. KL is the venue to today's anti-ICERD rally.

The picture below, compliments of The Star, shows the road fronting Dataran Merdeka closed to vehicular traffic.

Many businesses in the vicinity have decided to close for business today in view of the crowd, estimated to be 500,000.

And the Prime Minister tells those attending anti-Icerd rally to celebrate democracy, not cause chaos.

The anti-Icerd rally will take place from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday (Dec 8) along Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.

ICERD stands for International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination , It is a United Nations convention. The Convention commits its members to the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of understanding among all races.

Malaysia is one of the nations that has yet to ratify it. The PM confirmed about a week ago that Malaysia will not ratify it. Despite that, the rally is still being called.


Ironically, a Suhakam-organised rally to celebrate Human Rights Day scheduled for today as well had been advised to be called off. It is later announced that it will take place tomorrow. Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10.

Follow the rally LIVE..

Pakatan Rakyat Rally at Dataran PJ - Live Updates

From The Star about the Pakatan rally held today at Dataran PJ..

PETALING JAYA: People are gathering in big numbers at Dataran PJ for Pakatan Rakyat's rally Saturday.

The rally is among several organised by the opposition to protest the results of the May 5 general election.

Police have warned that the rally is illegal as they have not received the 10-day notice as required by law under the Peaceful Assembly Act.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said that those that do not adhere to the act will "pay a heavy price" for their offence.

The crowd, mostly clad in black, started to arrive as early as 4.00pm. The event proper started at 5.00pm with speeches from representatives of student groups and non-governmental organisations.

You can get live updates from The Star.. the latest being

7.00pm: The crowd has been at its best behaviour thus far, sitting down on the field to hear the speeches. Traders continue to do brisk business selling drinks and knick-knacks.

Penang deputy chief minister Rashid Hasnor tells the crowd to continue supporting Pakatan Rakyat in the next election.