Bersih 5 rally
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| Date | November 19, 2016 | ||
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The Bersih 5 rally (also known by its tagline: Combine our energy – New Malaysia)[3] is a planned democratic protest in Malaysia. It is supported by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) and planned for November 19, 2016. The rally was held calling for a new and cleaner electoral system in Malaysia. A Bersih convoy was also launched and intends to target all parts of Malaysia to raise awareness of the current democratic problems nationwide.[4][5][6][7]
Background
Incumbent Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has denied any wrongdoing amidst the ongoing 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal and former premier Mahathir Mohamad has come out in support of pro Bersih campaigners. The pro government group led by Jamal Yunos indicates that the Red Shirts will confront the yellow shirt Bersih protestors during the stipulated rally on 19 November 2016. In a prelude encounter, Jamal Yunos was injured with his nose bloodied in Ampang during a scuffle with the police, with Jamal shouting that he was punched by the police but later claiming he was punched by a Bersih supporter.[8]
Pre-rally arrests
The Malaysian police, during their raid on Bersih's office in Petaling Jaya arrested Bersih chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah and secretariat Mandeep Singh for their part in organising the rally.[9][10] Ronnie Liu, an opposition leader of the Democratic Action Party was arrested as well on charges on attempting a riot.[11] Anthony Loke, another member of DAP was also arrested in an investigation on his speech calling for the removal of Prime Minister Najib.[12] S Arulchelvan, an opposition leader from Parti Sosialis Malaysia was arrested in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. [13]
The leader of the Red Shirts, a group opposing Bersih and their Yellow Shirt followers, Jamal Yunos was arrested a few hours before the Bersih rally began.[14]
Bersih's demands
Bersih has called for the following demands:[15]
- Clean elections
- Clean government
- Strengthen parliamentary democracy
- Right to dissent
- Empowering Sabah and Sarawak
Participants
Pre-rally plans
Bersih convoy
Rally incidents
Aftermath
References
- ^ "Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad urges citizens to join protest against Najib Razak". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Malaysian PM Najib warns protesters over violence ahead of demonstration". Channel NewsAsia. CNA. 17 Nov 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Bersih 5 rally set for Nov 19". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Why Bersih is marching for the fifth time on Nov 19 - Malaysiakini". Malaysia Kini. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Maria Chin: Bersih 5 in November". The Malay Mail. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Bersih 5 on November 19". The Malay Mail. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Bersih 5 rally set for Nov 19". The Star. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Jamal's nose bloodied in Ampang". Youtube. The Star Online. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/11/18/police-arrests-maria-chin-after-bersih-raid/
- ^ http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/11/189909/bersih-rally-go-or-without-maria-chin
- ^ http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2065596
- ^ http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/363324
- ^ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/11/18/psms-arulchelvan-arrested-on-way-to-his-office/
- ^ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/11/19/cops-arrest-red-shirts-leader-jamal-yunos-from-hotel/
- ^ http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/355714
