BY: HAFIZAN TAIB
KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 19: Although the authorities tried to stop them, BERSIH 5 managed to bring together thousands of rakyat from all races, religions and age groups.
All of them voiced their disappointed towards a government that allegedly is unfair and are demanding reforms in the election system as well as a clean administration.
Some voiced their dissatisfaction through placards while others sang and cheered in support.
Alex Ho, 44, from Kuala Lumpur grabbed attention with his placard reading “Kamu berlagak samseng, Saya berani bersuara" (You act like thugs while I dare to speak out).
His placard clearly shows the disappointement in leaders who are believed to have set aside the rakyat’s interests and instead misuse their powers.
“Like other participants, what is written here shows how I feel,” he shared.
Meanwhile Mohd Rosli Abdullah, 69, from Kulai, Johor did not want to lose the opportunity to be with other rakyat at this gathering.
“As with other previous gatherings, although I live far away, I am still here to demand and fight for truth and justice.
“I support BERSIH 5 and if the 14th General Elections are run fairly, I am certain change can be achieved with the change of power at the federal level,” he said when he arrived with 50 of his friends early this morning.
