The Free Anwar Movement is to organise a series of events to revive the spirit of reformasi and to "test" Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's credibility, said reformasi activist and Keadilan leader Tian Chua.

He said the events will kick off on Sunday morning with a convoy of cars driving around Kuala Lumpur and leaflets will be distributed at identified spots.

"We expect about 100-200 cars to participate in the convoy. All the cars will meet in Taman Keramat before we move around the city," he told malaysiakini today.

Asked if the police are likely to stop the event, Tian said that there was no reason for this as it would be done in a peaceful and co-ordinated manner, while supporters have been advised to remain calm throughout.

"I don't know whether we will face problems with the authorities but I think it will be more of a problem to Pak Lah (Abdullah)...(it will show) how open he is to criticism and whether he regards peaceful gatherings as threatening," Tian said.

"If he means to fulfill his promise to improve democracy and human rights, then the event should not pose a problem."

'Fighting for change'

Tian also claimed that the organisers are not required to apply for a police permit, explaining that people have the right to stage peaceful demonstrations.

"The issue should not arise at all for social activities, Whatever we do, so long as we do it in a peaceful and non-threatening manner, should be allowed," he said.

Although such events were staged during the early reformasi days between September 1998 and 1999, he denied that the movement is trying to re-live those days.

"The reformasi movement is about creating public consciousness - it is within our right to demand change. I must stress that it is not so much about fighting (to free jailed former deputy premier) Anwar Ibrahim but about changing the corrupt administrative system," he said.

"Are we going to continue to accept the government's abuses? We must not relent and must instead fight - in a peaceful manner - for a change. This is our aim."

He dismissed as "uncalled for" the remarks of critics who have said in the past the movement is creating unrest within society by organising such events.

"How can they accuse us of creating unrest when we are fighting to enhance the people's trust in the judiciary, among other aspects?" he retorted.

"A sound judicial system is the pillar of social stability. It would be more dangerous if people totally lose hope to the judiciary. That would create social unrest."