The US says it will continue to monitor the situation closely.
WASHINGTON: The United States yesterday voiced concern about Malaysia’s weekend crackdown on an opposition-backed rally and said it would keep an eye on developments.
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannon to end Saturday’s electoral reform rally and arrested more than 1,600 people.
One man died during the rally. His family said he collapsed after fleeing tear gas, while police said he was a bystander who died of a heart attack.
US airs concerns on crackdown
