MALAYSIA: Govt drops attempted murder charges against activists

Updated December 17, 2007 21:16:28

The Malaysian government has dropped attempted murder charges against five ethnic Indian activists, in what some see as a bid to diffuse growing outrage in the Indian community. But with elections approaching, community leaders are warning the government's crackdown could threaten its traditional support among Indian voters.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Manogar N Marimuthu is the Co-ordinator of the Group of Concerned Citizens, an advocacy group for Indian Malaysians