Wong Yan Ke says protests can empower the public to shape the nation’s destiny.
Former student activist Wong Yan Ke said safeguarding free speech is vital to enable citizens to scrutinise public affairs and hold those in power accountable.
He also said protests could mobilise public opinion and empower them to shape the nation’s destiny, adding that this was not the sole domain of politicians. “Only through protests can we protect the values of pluralism, liberty, equality and democracy, and remain a human being who is free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Wong was accused of humiliating Universiti Malaya vice-chancellor Abdul Rahim Hashim and the convocation’s attendees knowing that he would incite their anger during the convocation ceremony by carrying a protest placard on stage demanding Rahim’s resignation as the vice-chancellor.
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