Protesters at Parliament attempt to crash police barrier

A group of protesters gather in front of Parliament, ahead of the swearing-in of MPs.

 

 Activists protesting in front of Parliament Monday morning have tried to breach the barrier formed by police personnel, resulting in scuffles. Some of the protesters have been arrested.
They have been told to disperse immediately and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel were seen preparing to use tear gas.
Police personnel have refrained from any violence, apart from pushing those trying to break the barrier to the ground.

Police maintaining a close watch at Parliament as protesters gather.

Earlier, a small group gathered in front of Parliament, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of MPs on Monday.

Police personnel stationed at the entrance to the House to monitor the situation asked the group to disperse.
However, the organisers told protesters to sit on the sidewalk, as they had a memo to hand to the Prime Minister, on the issue of the Election Commission being under Parliament.

Protesters lying on the road near the entrance of Parliament on Monday. 

 

Those in the group carried banners, calling for the Election Commission (EC) panels to resign and over issues concerning deaths in police custody.
Lawmakers from both sides were seen entering the House.
Activists who had camped out since Saturday at Padang Merbuk nearby, joined the group in front of Parliament at around 8.30am.

Police trying to block several protesters from entering Parliament.