In the last few years, Malaysia has seen unprecedented mass demonstrations against the economic and political corruption of the ruling UMNO coalition governments. Previous rallies, known by the Malay word, Bersih, meaning clean and referring to the campaign for clean and fair elections, have been attacked by security forces with many activists arrested. The next rally, set for the weekend of 29 August, will be co-ordinated not only nationally but internationally as well. The main demands focus on ending corruption and for the right to free expression.
In the last few years, Malaysia has seen unprecedented mass demonstrations against the economic and political corruption of the ruling UMNO coalition governments. Previous rallies, known by the Malay word, Bersih, meaning clean and referring to the campaign for clean and fair elections, have been attacked by security forces with many activists arrested. The next rally, set for the weekend of 29 August, will be co-ordinated not only nationally but internationally as well. The main demands focus on ending corruption and for the right to free expression.
