What specific incidents involved the UM intern reporters?

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UM Leaders Accused of Harassing Malaysiakini Intern Reporters

Two Umno leaders, Petaling Jaya Selatan Umno chief Mutalib Abdul Rahim and Umno supreme council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam, have been accused of physically and verbally harassing two Malaysiakini intern reporters. These incidents occurred while the interns were covering an altercation between Umno supporters and Universiti Malaya students on campus. The alleged actions have drawn criticism from a journalists' group, Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm).
Physical Harassment Allegations

Mutalib Abdul Rahim and Datuk Lokman Noor Adam are alleged to have physically engaged with the Malaysiakini intern reporters. Specifically, Mutalib Abdul Rahim is accused of shoving one intern reporter, while both leaders reportedly stood uncomfortably close to another intern reporter, infringing upon her personal space. These actions were part of a larger confrontation where Umno supporters were manhandling Universiti Malaya students protesting a campus event.
Verbal Abuse and Insults

In addition to the alleged physical contact, the two 25-year-old female Malaysiakini intern journalists were reportedly subjected to verbal abuse. They were allegedly called "stupid" and "liar" by the same Umno leaders. These verbal attacks occurred during the same incident where the reporters were performing their duties, covering the protest and subsequent physical altercation involving students and Umno supporters.
Context of the Incident

The alleged harassment of the Malaysiakini interns took place as they were reporting on a fracas involving Umno supporters. These supporters were reportedly manhandling several Universiti Malaya students who were protesting against a meet-and-greet event featuring former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on campus. The presence of the journalists was to document the unfolding events of the protest and the response from Umno supporters.

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