Regarding with BERSIH rally this July 9 in KL.
What is BERSIH rally?
Im afraid some of you guys out there know nothing abt BERSIH but provoke & condemn it like you know it from A to Z. If tht happen, then you should be ashamed on yourself. BERSIH rally main objective is to demand clean & fair election in Malaysia. Anyway these are 8 demands yang we malaysian mesti mau taw apa yg kita kena tuntut under the name of democracy okay.
1. Clean the electoral roll (pengundi hantu)
The electoral roll is marred with irregularities such as deceased persons and multiple persons registered under a single address or non-existent addresses. The electoral roll must be revised and updated to wipe out these ‘phantom voters’. The rakyat have a right to an electoral roll that is an accurate reflection of the voting population.
In the longer term, BERSIH 2.0 also calls for the EC (Election Commission) to implement an automated voter registration system upon eligibility to reduce irregularities.
2. Reform postal ballot
The current postal ballot system must be reformed to ensure that all citizens of Malaysia are able to exercise their right to vote. Postal ballot should not only be open for all Malaysian citizens living abroad, but also for those within the country who cannot be physically present in their voting constituency on polling day. Police, military and civil servants too must vote normally like other voters if not on duty on polling day.
The postal ballot system must be transparent. Party agents should be allowed to monitor the entire process of postal voting.
3. Use of indelible ink
Indelible ink must be used in all elections. It is a simple, affordable and effective solution in preventing voter fraud. In 2007, the EC decided to implement the use of indelible ink. However, in the final days leading up to the 12th General Elections, the EC decided to withdraw the use of indelible ink citing legal reasons and rumours of sabotage.
BERSIH 2.0 demands for indelible ink to be used for all the upcoming elections. Failure to do so will lead to the inevitable conclusion that there is an intention to allow voter fraud.
4. Minimum 21 days campaign period
The EC should stipulate a campaign period of not less than 21 days. A longer campaign period would allow voters more time to gather information and deliberate on their choices. It will also allow candidates more time to disseminate information to rural areas. The first national elections in 1955 under the British Colonial Government had a campaign period of 42 days but the campaign period for 12th GE (General Election) in 2008 was a mere 8 days.
5. Free and fair access to media
It is no secret that the Malaysian mainstream media fails to practice proportionate, fair and objective reporting for political parties of all divide. BERSIH 2.0 calls on the EC to press for all media agencies, especially state-funded media agencies such as Radio and Television Malaysia (RTM) and Bernama to allocate proportionate and objective coverage for all potlical parties.
6. Strengthen public institutions
Public institutions must act independently and impartially in upholding the rule of law and democracy. Public institutions such as the Judiciary, Attorney-General, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC), Police and the EC must be reformed to act independently, uphold laws and protect human rights.
In particular, the EC must perform its constitutional duty to act independently and impartially so as to enjoy public confidence. The EC cannot continue to claim that they have no power to act, as the law provides for sufficient powers to institute a credible electoral system.
7. Stop corruption
Corruption is a disease that has infected every aspect of Malaysian life. BERSIH 2.0 and the rakyat demand for an end to all forms of corruption. Current efforts to eradicate corruption are mere tokens to appease public grouses. We demand that serious action is taken against ALL allegations of corruption, including vote buying.
8. Stop dirty politics
Malaysians are tired of dirty politics that has been the main feature of the Malaysian political arena. We demand for all political parties and politicians to put an end to gutter politics. As citizens and voters, we are not interested in gutter politics; we are interested in policies that affect the nation.
BN doesnt like this because u know lahh...So, jgn jd Malaysian cap mangkok tuuu hahh. (aku refer org Umno) Dorang ni apa pun xtaw...Najib ckp suma betul. Tu psl myk naik xkisah, gula toll naik xkisah...xke mangkok hayun tu haahh :) pulak tu ckp x in line dgn islamic bcoz Ambiga (non muslim) is the chairperson. Ulamak Pas ckp "It is obligatory upon every Muslim to support whatever actions, words or stand taken in defence of truth, without taking into account differences in religion, race or political loyalty". “Even if such actions (in defending truth) are spearheaded by non-Muslims, supporting them is obligatory".
p/s: The Stars online record 99% voters (1million +++) agree to allow BERSIH but then the online vote has been stopped due to no. of voter who agree to allow BERSIH keep rising day by day & humiliate BN effort to provoke BERSIH 2.0. hahahhh Speak Up Malaysian! GO BERSIH 2.0!!!
Water for Elephant
Mildred Pierce 2011
