Photo blog: Malaysians for the future of work

Photo blog: Malaysians for the future of work

These pictures capture a historic moment when Malaysians united for a common cause, transcending alphabets such as LGBTIQ, BN, PR, etc. The real divisions in society remain class-based.

The Malaysian workforce made its stand on amendments to the Employment Act known on Thursday. These pictures capture a historic moment when Malaysians united for a common cause, transcending alphabets such as LGBTIQ, BN, PR, etc.

Malacca

Workers from Malacca make their views known

Rawang

Picketers in Rawang: honk to Like
Full support, while the police silently keep the situation under control

Kelantan

The picket in front of Wisma Persekutuan, Kota Bharu
Kelantanese unite

Panglima Garang

Roaring red picketers of Panglima Garang
Passing motorists honk in support

Shah Alam

Shah Alam picketers peacefully protest the Employment Act
Whoa, yellow: clean up the amendments to the Employment Act

Kuala Lumpur, Raja Laut

The MTUC President arrives in front of the KWSP Building on Jalan Raja Laut
Raja Laut blurring out in the frenzy

Petaling Jaya, Jalan Barat

Demand for respect by workers from around Jalan Barat, Petaling Jaya
Amendments to the Employment Act corrode rights of workers

Penang

Foul: Penang picketers on the amandments to the Employment Act
AMK members join the picket

Kuantan

Small and well-formed crowd
Some workers decide to watch other workers picket

Sabah

Police in Kota Kinabalu readying road blocks before the picketing begins
Sabahans serious about reclaiming their rights