Crackdown widens, cops comb hotels

By Andrew Ong, Malaysiakini The authorities are further tightening the screws on Bersih 2.0 supporters, checking several hotels in the Klang Valley. Thus far, Malaysiakini has been informed of police…

The summer of our discontent

By Adrian Chew These days in July have been the hardest. What so many innocent Malaysians have been forced to endure is painful and heartbreaking to watch.  Police trucks are now massing on the…

BERSIH: Updated from 7:50am -1p.m.

(Malaysiakini) - The police force is expected to battle with Umno Youth and polls reform coalition Bersih in the streets of Kuala Lumpur as both groups seek to break the blockade to mount two…

In Bersih row, BN risks electoral fallout

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Najib administration risks losing crucial votes needed to keep power in the next general election, as analysts and…

Kuala Lumpur under siege!

By Aliran Executive Council Kuala Lumpur is under siege. It is under siege by the police. We are not facing any external threat neither are we under any attack. But we are under siege by our own…

The World Is Watching Us! (TO BE UPDATED)

By Malaysia Today Here is a summary of news reports on Bersih 2.0 from various international media. The world is watching Malaysia. Who is to be blamed for all the bad press? Certainly, NOT Bersih!

Malaysia’s Moment Of truth

By Bersih 2.0 Malaysians from all walks of life have travelled a very long road to reach this defining point in our nation’s history. With less than 24 hours to our intended peaceful gathering, our…

People, the choice is yours

(FMT) - Tomorrow is the big walk. It is open to all Malaysians who believe in upholding democracy. Democracy is a big word but it has a simple meaning: it is a government of the people, by the…

Bersih is govt’s secret fear

Political observers predict that the government's biggest fears will be realised with the Bersih rally tomorrow. (Free Malaysia Today) - The government’s crackdown on the Bersih 2.0 rally has gone…