It's 'reformati' now, protesters say amid calls for Zahid's arrest

Chants of "reformati", a twist on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's trademark "reformasi" slogan, were heard in the capital city today as thousands converged to protest the attorney-general's decision to grant Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) in the Yayasan Akalbudi case. 

The "Save Malaysia" protesters, many of whom were wearing white, also repeated calls for Zahid to be arrested.

Perikatan Nasional's Taman Medan assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin said 25 years ago, Anwar's supporters had gathered in the city centre to oppose tyranny.

"Today, I declare the death of 'reformasi'," he said. 

"We have no other option. This demonstration is only the beginning." 

Others who attended the gathering included Seremban Umno Youth chief Zool Amali Hussin, as well as activists and members of NGOs. 

Afif also took aim at Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman for taking a selfie with Zahid despite vowing in the campaign for the 15th general election last year to put the Umno president behind bars. 

Many also raised their hands in salutes, mimicking the gesture popularised by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor during his court appearance for sedition charges earlier this year. 

The participants had earlier gathered at the Kampung Baru mosque before heading to the Dang Wangi police headquarters to lodge a report on Zahid. 

Save Malaysia secretariat Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said justice must be seen to be carried out for everyone. 

"This is not our last meeting," he added. "Efforts to save Malaysia will continue."