A look back at the vocal reaction by individuals and groups that followed the government’s attempt to crack down on the Bersih rally.
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At this critical moment, the PM is obliged to give his word of honour that the 13th general election would only be held after the electorals reforms have been put in place. Otherwise, this PSC would become a sham committee, says P Ramakrishnan. What type of development do we want for Penang? Is it rampant and unbalanced development or is it sustainable and balanced development, asks Lim Mah Hui. Bersih 2.0’s goal is simple, which is to help install a system of elections that is beyond reproach and whose outcomes are unchallengeable, writes Toh Kin Woon. Francis Loh reminds us of the unlevel electoral playing field and the Election Commission’s loss of autonomy. Rani Rasiah recalls how reason, logic and decency were thrown out of the window and the wildest of fabrications were woven to frighten Malaysians. Lim Teck Ghee reinforces the case for electoral reforms, pointing to an academic consensus of the glaring shortcomings in the system. The text of Ambiga Sreenevasan’s speech when she received the award. Will the rakyat be able to survive the power of the police – and that of the State, wonders Kee Thuan Chye. In all the furore over a peaceful rally for clean, free and fair elections, Malaysians must carefully separate the wheat from the chaff, observes Cuci-Cuci Malaysia. |
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Readers’ comments
16 May 2012 (10:40) Umno, how much did you spend to bring your crowd? Hello P.Ramakrishnan, Please don't start lying to the readers. You wrote 'The Bersih 3.0 crowd came willingly and voluntarily and spontaneously. There was no inducement.' 'There was no inducement'? Are you really sure or you are just play...