The National Indian Rights Action Team (Niat) is set to protest against the controversial film Tanda Putera and also the controversial novel Interlok in front of the Parliament building when the House sits for the first time since the 13th general election next Monday.

Niat chairperson Thasleem Mohamed said that the protest could take place on June 24, with three demands, with their other demand being for the setting up of an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC).

It wants the screening of Tanda Putera , which chronicles the 1969 racial riots, to be cancelled, and copies of Interlok to be destroyed.

“The novel cannot be used any more. But still it is being kept. Maybe one day it will be used again. So it must be destroyed,” he said.

Niat is now waiting for a response from KL Mayor Ahmad Phesal Talib regarding their application to gather in front of the Parliament building, which they submitted two days ago.

“We have given a letter two days ago but there has been no response,” Thasleem said during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) today.

He said that only 200 people will take part in the protest in order to ensure that there is no disruption and traffic congestion caused by it on Monday.