9th July 2011, Kuala Lumpur. Despite a widespread pre-event arrest, declaration of illegal organization, T-shirts...etc. Roadblocks, police check-points turning Kuala Lumpur into a Police-City Fotress, thousands of peaceful supporters of BERSIH 2.0 (A coalition for free and fair elections) managed to slip into the city demanding free election for all!
While the ruling coalition together with the police and media continue to downplay the rally, the fact is that many will remember the day, a day which also commemorated by Malaysians from all over the world, whether in Melbourne (Australia), Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei (Taiwan), Seoul (South Korea), London (UK), San Francisco, New York, Portland (US).
The oppressive crackdown mounting to failure to safeguard the right of peaceful assembly and fair election enshrined under the Federal Constituition will shed a bad light of the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) in the eyes of the people, the silent majority.
The country has never been so divided lately but 9th July 2011 has been a successful day uniting Malaysians from all walks of lives, all over the world demanding freedom and democracy. Instituitions like the Election Commission and the police have shown to be nothing more than puppets ensuring no voice opposing the BN goverment can be heard among ordinary Malaysians.
One fatality has been reported due to suffocation from tear gas during a struggle with the police. The ruling coalition, police and Election Commission of Malaysia must bear full responsibility of the death and failure to uphold the Constituition and failure to take heed of the Constituitional Monarch's advice. The ruling coalition's popularity is in serious risk of descending into the popularity of the fallen Middle East governments like Egypt and Libya.
A brave and courageous for many Malaysians! Bravo! Long live the people! Long live the King!
Hidup Rakyat! Daulat Tuanku!
May God continue to hear our prayers for freedom and justice.
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