On September 12, 2008, three individuals, including a member of parliament, a blogger, and an independent journalist, were arrested under the Internal Security Act, which gives the police the right to detain individuals without trials.  Among the three arrested is MP Teresa Kok, who is a participant of the World Movement for Democracy.

• Malaysiakini - www.malaysiakini.com/news/89611
• Center for Independent Journalism - www.cijmalaysia.org 
• SUARAM’s Urgent Appeal - www.suaram.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1395&Itemid=1