![Case thrown out against former Thai PM Somchai in rare win for anti-junta camp Case thrown out against former Thai PM Somchai in rare win for anti-junta camp](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41501663019_SomchaiWongsawat.jpg)
Case thrown out against former Thai PM Somchai in rare win for anti-junta camp
Somchai, along with then-deputy prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyuth, was accused of abuse of power over a deadly crackdown on demonstrators in 2008.
Wed Aug 02 2017
![Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479542666_BersihLima.jpg)
Assembly speaker wants Yellow, Red Shirts leaders denied entry into Sabah
This would drive home the message that Sabah did not tolerate violence and disorder that can disrupt solidarity in the state, he said at the end of the state assembly sitting today.
Thu Nov 24 2016
![Bersih 5 gathers 18,000 - police Bersih 5 gathers 18,000 - police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479542666_BersihLima.jpg)
Bersih 5 gathers 18,000 - police
15,500 of them were from the Bersih 5 group, also known as the Yellow Shirts, while 2,500 were from the Red Shirts.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479535836_BersihLima.jpg)
Bersih 5: Peaceful end, no drama
The street protest to demand for clean elections and government, Bersih 5, ended at 6pm on Saturday after a peaceful march that saw parts of Kuala Lumpur enveloped in yellow shirts.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![More 'yellow shirts' and 'red shirts' to be arrested, DPM Ahmad Zahid warns More 'yellow shirts' and 'red shirts' to be arrested, DPM Ahmad Zahid warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450692496_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
More 'yellow shirts' and 'red shirts' to be arrested, DPM Ahmad Zahid warns
More individuals who join the Bersih 5 (Yellow Shirt) and the Red Shirt rallies will be arrested before being charged in court, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![Bersih rally: I don't want any physical clash - PM Najib Bersih rally: I don't want any physical clash - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81470228179_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Bersih rally: I don't want any physical clash - PM Najib
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has expressed concern over an imminent physical clash between 'Red Shirt' and 'Yellow Shirt' protesters during the planned Bersih 5.0 demonstration
Thu Nov 17 2016
![Govt will be fair in taking action against Yellow Shirts or Red shirts - DPM Govt will be fair in taking action against Yellow Shirts or Red shirts - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61470747742_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Govt will be fair in taking action against Yellow Shirts or Red shirts - DPM
Action will be taken against any group that violates the law, in particular the Peaceful Assembly Act, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Oct 18 2016
![Tougher police action against Red and Yellow Shirts supporters Tougher police action against Red and Yellow Shirts supporters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41475326053_BajuMerahLumut.jpg)
Tougher police action against Red and Yellow Shirts supporters
If things between the Red and Yellow Shirts don't improve, the police might need to take a more forceful action to prevent clashes.
Sat Oct 15 2016
![Thai police identify Bilal Mohammed as suspect in yellow shirt Thai police identify Bilal Mohammed as suspect in yellow shirt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71443462609_BANGKOKBOMB.jpg)
Thai police identify Bilal Mohammed as suspect in yellow shirt
Thai police officially announced the identities of two men believed to be responsible for the two separate bomb attacks in Bangkok last month.
Mon Sep 28 2015
![Thai 'yellow shirt' leaders sentenced for 2008 protest Thai 'yellow shirt' leaders sentenced for 2008 protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41359974190_295x200.jpg)
Thai 'yellow shirt' leaders sentenced for 2008 protest
A Thai court handed six 'Yellow Shirt' leaders two-year jail terms Thursday for a 2008 protest which saw the prime minister's office stormed and occupied by demonstrators.
Thu May 28 2015