My friends Teo Nie Ching (Member of Parliament for Serdang) and Jenice Lee (State Assemblyman for Teratai) have once again been arrested by the police while they gathered at a candlelight vigil at Teresa Kok’s office in Seputeh. These constant arrests are a reflection of the insecurities of the Federal government considering the peaceful nature of such candlelight vigils. Freedom of expression and assembly without posing any threat or disturbance to public order should be allowed. These are women elected representatives who have been fighting tirelessly against crime in their constituencies and here they are – arrested for being dressed in black and holding a candle!
