Rais Yatim has said in the Star that Bersih organisers should plan to hold their rally in stadiums in states controlled by Pakatan Rakyat rather than in any of the three KL stadiums, including Merdeka Stadium. Continue reading »
Jul 082011
Jul 072011
In a Free Malaysia Today report on Ng Yen Yen’s remark that Bersih 2.0 will cost the tourism industry RM1bn in lost gross revenue, there is the following:
“[She told] reporters that the Chinese Tourism Board had sent officials to gauge the stability of Malaysia to ensure it was safe to visit.” Continue reading »
Jul 062011
This is something I wrote for Asia Times:
An air of nervousness has hung over Malaysia in sight of a potential confrontation between civil society organizers and pro-government opponents. A ”walk for democracy” planned for July 9 by a coalition of civil society groups known as Bersih 2.0 to campaign for clean and fair elections sparked a government crackdown reminiscent of the country’s old authoritarian ways. Continue reading »
Jul 052011
Bersih 2.0 has agreed to hold its rally in a stadium after an audience with the Agong. Continue reading »
Jul 052011
A group of Malaysians staged a protest at the Malaysian representative’s office in Taipei this morning.
Image via Tian Chua