Malaysian reform group raided ahead of rally, 2 held
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian police raided the office of electoral reform group Bersih on Friday and detained two officials on the eve of a street rally by the group seeking Prime Minister Najib Razak’s resignation over a financial scandal.
The group, which is supported by many civic organizations and opposition parties, has vowed to proceed with Saturday’s rally in Kuala Lumpur despite a police ban and fears of clashes with a pro-government group.