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Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH” – Feb 23

Yellow Wave 1

Did you miss the historical moment of November 10 when 50,000 Malaysians gathered together to demand for electoral reform?

Now, dont miss this one – Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH” (unofficial translation: “Let’s go BERSIH” People’s Carnival)

When? – 23 February 2008 (yellow Saturday again!)

Where? – Merdeka Stadium, Bukit Jalil Stadium or Dataran Merdeka

How? – BERSIH will apply for permit this time to spare the police an excuse to lock down KL

Why? – Because we will not accept anything but clean, free and fair elections!

Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH” 1 (Photo: Merdeka Review)

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BERSIH: Let’s All Strike for a Hijrah for a True Democracy!

1 Muharram 1429 (10 January 2008)The Coalition for Clean and Free Elections (BERSIH) wishes all Muslims a free and happy new year as today is the first day of Muharram, the month denoting the beginning of the Islamic Lunar Calendar of the year 1429. As we have made the resolution to advance democracy when we celebrate the Gregorian New Year, BERSIH calls upon all Malaysians to join force in celebrating the Hijrah New Year, to usher Malaysia to a higher plane in democracy and to enhance the freedom, rights and well-beings of all Malaysians.

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BERSIH: More Democracy and Happiness in the New Year

BERSIH’s 2008 New Year Message:

Looking Forward to More Democracy and Happiness in the New Year

 

The Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (BERSIH) wishes all Malaysians a very happy, prosperous, peaceful, safe, and clean new year in 2008.

 

Happiness, prosperity, peace, safety and cleanliness however requires a democratic system in which the will and desire of Malaysians can prevail. We invite all Malaysians to resolve to push for clean and fair elections so that we may achieve greater happiness and prosperity.

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