Tempers flared at the gates of the construction site of the new royal palace in Kuala Lumpur this evening as a group of MPs and activists were barred entry this evening.

The group of 10, led by Batu parliamentarian Tian Chua (left, in photo) and Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng had intended to enter the construction site to meet with the workers who had complained of bad working conditions.

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