Bersih

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Bersih, Malay for " clean ", is a coalition of non-governmental organizations try to reform the Elektionsprozess Malaysia.

Receivables

Bersih provides 8 demands to the Malaysian Election Commission:

  • The cleansing of the electoral register The Malay electoral register contains numerous ambiguities and deceased voters and non-existent voters addresses. Bersih calls for its revision and deletion of phantom voters.
  • Reform of the postal vote It is currently living abroad Malaysian citizens unable to participate in the elections. Bersih calls for the option of voting for people for whom it is not possible in person To be present at the polling station. Also, police officers, soldiers and officials should the choice be made possible.
  • Use of indelible ink Documents Genuine ink is an economical and effective measure in the prevention of electoral fraud. It will, inter alia, used in India, Indonesia and the Philippines, to mark the fingers of voters to prevent them choose one more time. In 2007, the Malaysian Election Commission decided to use them, but was this plan was not implemented.
  • Extension of time for campaigning on at least 21 days This is to allow the parties more time to disseminate information in remote rural areas. The first elections in the country in 1955 was preceded by a campaign period of 42. In 2008, this period has been reduced to a mere 8 days.
  • Free and fair media access Bersih demands of state media to provide objective reportage all political parties.
  • The strengthening of public institutions Public institutions should act independently and impartially. Bersih calls for, inter alia, the judiciary and the police of the country would be reformed to act independently can. In particular, the Electoral Commission is to encourage credibility and correctness in the elections.
  • Fight against corruption The judiciary, executive and legislative Malaysia will be overshadowed by several corruption charges. Bersih calls for serious measures to combat it.
  • The fight against dirt Policy The state media report in Malaysia often about the private lives (mainly opposition ) politicians. Bersih calls for completion of the ' policy below the belt ' and more objectivity in the parliamentary debate.

Bersih rally in 2007

On 10 November 2007, the rally ' Bersih ' in Kuala Lumpur without police authorization instead. The Malaysian police broke the demonstration by force by tear gas and water cannons, threw the acidic water on the demonstrators. 15 men and two women were arrested.

After the first Bersih rally announced to organize another demonstration if the government extended the term of office of the then President of the Electoral Commission, Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman. A month later, a law was passed that increased the retirement age of Election Commission members from 65 to 66 years. Thus Abdul Rashid was able to preside over the 2008 elections.

Bersih 2.0 rally in 2011

Bersih set off yet another rally on 9 July 2011, in anticipation of the next elections in 2012. The project has been extensively criticized by the government and pro-government media. Even before the police verhaftetet several Bersih supporters. After an audience with the Malaysian King, the organizers agreed to the compromise to move the rally from the road in a stadium.

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