Thousands protest against Malaysian PM

Thousands protest against Malaysian PM 29 Aug 2015 7:50 AM An estimated 30,000 people have started protesting in Malaysia’s capital to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has weathered public outrage over a multi-million-dollar payment made to a bank account under his name. The protesters gathered at five designated areas in the Malaysian capital on Saturday ahead of a planned march towards the city’s Independence Square, which has already been blocked for national celebrations on Monday. Kuala Lumpur authorities banned the two-day rally organised by the pro-democracy group Bersih, setting the stage for a possible showdown with security forces. The activist group has also called for rallies in the cities of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on the Malaysian side of Borneo.