KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- A coalition of non-governmental organisations and individuals has condemned the arrest and three-day remand of three activists, who had protested against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

In a joint statement, the groups, which include electoral watchdog BERSIH, human rights organization SUARAM, and youth movement Undi18, criticised the detention of activists Hamdin, Fakrurrazzi (Peko), and Ahsanul.

The trio were remanded for three days starting yesterday to assist investigations under the Penal Code and Minor Offences Act following a protest action directed at Azam.

The coalition argued that the activists' actions were a form of peaceful protest protected under Article 10 of...