(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Thousands of Malaysians have taken to Kuala Lumpur's streets for a second day to call on Prime Minister Najib Razak to quit over a financial scandal.
On Saturday, crowds were undeterred by a heavy presence of police, who had called the protests illegal.
Protesters are angered by a $700m payment made to Najib's bank account from unnamed foreign donors.
He has denied any wrongdoing, saying protesters were tarnishing Malaysia's image.
Police estimated 25,000 people participated in Saturday's demonstration, while Bersih - the pro-democracy group behind the rally - said 200,000 took part at the peak.
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad made a surprise appearance late on Saturday, telling the cheering protesters to "carry on". He has backed calls for Najib to quit, BBC said.
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