Malaysian security forces have used tear gas and water cannon to
break up a protest by ethnic Indians in the capital, Kuala
Lumpur.
More than 20 people taking part in the banned march were
detained by police.
The demonstration was organised by the Hindu Rights Action
Force, which is demanding the release from jail of five of its
leaders.
Activists say policies granting economic advantages to the
ethnic Malay majority discriminate against Indians.
The Malaysia government has rejected claims of unequal
treatment.