Malaysian Street Rally: A Threat to the Nation or Human Security

Abstract

Aim: Rally or street demonstration is not considered a new phenomenon in Malaysia. Organising rallies or street protests are often associated with the crime act of public order that can jeopardise national security. Methodology: The issue of street demonstrations can also be viewed from the context of the clash between national security and human security regime. Results: This paper will take an academic approach to discuss more objectively on street rally from four main perspectives, namely: i) Street Rally from The Perspectives Of Law And Security ii) Human Rights And Civil Demands; And iii) Public Reactions And It’s Implication In The Political, Economic, And Social Aspects. Conclusion: Based Interview and literature reviews, this paper will conclude a comprehensive analysis about the street demonstrations by focusing on aspects of human security and ways to deal with this phenomenon in the context of nation building in Malaysia. Originality/Value: this study was conducted for Organising rallies or street protests are often associated with the crime act of public order that can jeopardise national security