The irony of it: Dataran Merdeka is supposed to be symbolic of our independence from past colonial British rule since 31 August 1957, yet this very place is closed to the public who wish to express their protest against unfair election rules, its administration and its implementation.
Almost 55 years after getting rid of the British, we are now being colonized by our own people, a select minority with control over all the institutions and now refusing any attempt to correct the situation.
Bersih is for clean and fair elections, so any attempt by the incumbents will only reflect their refusal to give up their current advantageous position and be open to a fair contest to elect those who are really wanted by the people.
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