Maria Chin Abdullah dismisses talk of a Bersih 4.0 rally this year and says their objections may not be in the form of street demonstration.
PETALING JAYA: Bersih steering committee member Maria Chin Abdullah has dispelled rumour of an upcoming Bersih 4.0 rally, saying it would not be anytime soon, and may not be in the form of a street demonstration.
Maria was responding to talk on the street that another street rally was imminent, as many had begun selling Bersih 4.0 T-shirts around the nation.
“No, I don’t think we are having a rally this year. Also, Bersih 4.0 need not be a rally, but just people moving towards reform,” she told FMT.
She said that those selling T-shirts were not related to the movement, but those who expressed support for those who want change.
“They are not related to us, but this shows people are excited and enthusiastic to wear the Bersih 4.0 shirt,” she said, adding that the shirts were being sold around the world.
“This shows enthusiasm and that the movement is picking up. It is a good spirit,” she added.
Bersih to usher in new committee
When asked on Bersih’s current update, Maria said the election watchdog group will be having its internal elections on Nov 30.
“Nominations will be announced by Nov 10. We’re now waiting for a new committee to come in and take care of activities,” she said.
Maria said the movement was currently touring the nation to raise awareness on the delineation process.
“We have mobilised over 100 plus people around the country to raise awareness of the process in the event delineation is not conducted justly.”
In August, Bersih co-chairman S Ambiga had announced that Bersih 4.0 will definitely take place unless the current Election Commission (EC) members step down.
In September, Bersih held its People’s Tribunal to hear testimonies from the public on the alleged electoral misconduct during the May general election (GE13).
Throughout the session, the tribunal heard from many witnesses on their experiences in observing election manipulation – in all occasions allegedly to work for the benefit of Barisan Nasional.
PETALING JAYA: Bersih steering committee member Maria Chin Abdullah has dispelled rumour of an upcoming Bersih 4.0 rally, saying it would not be anytime soon, and may not be in the form of a street demonstration.Maria was responding to talk on the street that another street rally was imminent, as many had begun selling Bersih 4.0 T-shirts around the nation.
“No, I don’t think we are having a rally this year. Also, Bersih 4.0 need not be a rally, but just people moving towards reform,” she told FMT.
She said that those selling T-shirts were not related to the movement, but those who expressed support for those who want change.
“They are not related to us, but this shows people are excited and enthusiastic to wear the Bersih 4.0 shirt,” she said, adding that the shirts were being sold around the world.
“This shows enthusiasm and that the movement is picking up. It is a good spirit,” she added.
Bersih to usher in new committee
When asked on Bersih’s current update, Maria said the election watchdog group will be having its internal elections on Nov 30.
“Nominations will be announced by Nov 10. We’re now waiting for a new committee to come in and take care of activities,” she said.
Maria said the movement was currently touring the nation to raise awareness on the delineation process.“We have mobilised over 100 plus people around the country to raise awareness of the process in the event delineation is not conducted justly.”
In August, Bersih co-chairman S Ambiga had announced that Bersih 4.0 will definitely take place unless the current Election Commission (EC) members step down.
In September, Bersih held its People’s Tribunal to hear testimonies from the public on the alleged electoral misconduct during the May general election (GE13).
Throughout the session, the tribunal heard from many witnesses on their experiences in observing election manipulation – in all occasions allegedly to work for the benefit of Barisan Nasional.
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