On the eve of the 5th major protest against government corruption on Saturday the 19th of November, the Malaysian government arrested a number of key activists of the Bersih 5 movement including opposition parliamentarian Tian Chua and Arulchelvan (Arul) from the Malaysian Socialist Party leadership. Bersih 5 main demands are against government corruption and for democratic reforms. Tens of thousands of protestors took part in these protests defying the intimidatory activities of the government ‘red’ militias. Co-ordinated protests also occurred in cities all around the world.
On the eve of the 5th major protest against government corruption on Saturday the 19th of November, the Malaysian government arrested a number of key activists of the Bersih 5 movement including opposition parliamentarian Tian Chua and Arulchelvan (Arul) from the Malaysian Socialist Party leadership. Bersih 5 main demands are against government corruption and for democratic reforms. Tens of thousands of protestors took part in these protests defying the intimidatory activities of the government ‘red’ militias. Co-ordinated protests also occurred in cities all around the world.
