The campaign organised by the Bersih 2.0 steering committee called on the public to demand for the immediate release of Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah, The Sun Daily reported.

The 60-year-old activist is currently being detained for 28 days under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) “for activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy”.

The news portal said among those who spoke at the event were DAP MP Tony Pua, PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Kota Raja MP Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud and several human rights activists.

The organisers displayed a mock prison cell and said Maria was being held in a 15×8 ft cell.

Pua criticised Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar for earlier claiming that Maria did not request for a mattress for her solitary confinement.

“So, I have one request tonight. If I get arrested, all of you have to demand. I too want a mattress, blanket and pillow. No need for an air conditioner.

“Perhaps a fan. If can, give me free Wi-Fi. Better still give me a PlayStation to pass time.”

Pua also questioned the need to criminalise foreign funding if it is being used to improve the country’s democracy.

“Hundreds and thousands of NGOs and companies, both independent and government related, also receive foreign funding. Is that wrong?”

Maria’s three sons, Azumin Mohamad Yunus, 23, Aziman Maria Mohamad Yunus, 22, and Azemi Maria Mohamad Yunus, 20, also gave speeches, reminiscing about their childhood memories.

Maria’s lawyers have filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court, seeking her immediate release from detention. The court has set Tuesday to hear the application.