Civil society groups and environmental justice defenders have accused the police of employing “intimidation tactics” allegedly aimed at preventing a planned solidarity gathering for activist Shakila Zen.

Malaysiakini previously reported that Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (Kuasa) member Shakila (above) is being probed over a May 10 social media post, in which she is suspected of defaming the Pahang royal institution by linking it to sand mining activities.

While Shakila was...