In Singapore, another Bersih rally joins in

By Lisa J. Ariffin

July 09, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysians in Singapore today came out in support of Bersih 2.0’s call for free and fair elections in Malaysia, as the group here struggles to make it to its own rally.

Some 120 supporters gathered at Hong Lim Park in the island republic since 2pm this afternoon and began distributing yellow roses to passers-by there.

The organiser said since they did not have any speeches and banners, there was no need for law enforcement officers to be present.

The rally in Singapore is one of the many rallies planned in major locations worldwide in support of Bersih’s call for electoral reform.

Bersih called on all Malaysians across the globe to participate in it’s rally, and today drew tens of thousands of people to try and reach its gathering in the city centre here.