Media Statement, 3 May 2013 The most critical elections in Malaysia’s history are likely to be stolen from the rakyat with a series of fraudulent moves on the eve of polling day. Tens of thousands of alleged voters are being flown and bussed to key battleground states and constituencies. BERSIH 2.0 condemns this blatant move […]
Serious Breach As Caretaker Federal Government and Arrest Political Violence
Press Statement, 3 May 2013 Serious Breach As Caretaker Federal Government and Arrest Political Violence With two days leading the GE13, BERSIH 2.0 is appalled and deeply concerned over the continued spate of political violence with intent of creating strong racial and religious sentiments and as well as other forms of violations of code of […]
GAZETTED ELECTORAL ROLL STILL PLAGUED WITH IRREGULARITIES
Press Statement: 3rd May, 2013 GAZETTED ELECTORAL ROLL STILL PLAGUED WITH IRREGULARITIES PEMANTAU is disappointed with the results of the documentation and monitoring performed on the electoral roll since it was gazetted by the Election Commission (EC). PEMANTAU had received a total of 592 reports as of 2/5/2013. The statistics are as follow:- The highest number […]
PEMANTAU ‘BLINDFOLDED’ BY MAJOR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
Press Statement: 3rd May, 2013 PEMANTAU ‘BLINDFOLDED’ BY MAJOR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS At about 9:30PM on 2/5/2013, PEMANTAU websites – www.pru13.info and pru13.info/aduan were blocked and made inaccessible to the PEMANTAU team. We have also learned of similar web attacks to Malaysikini videos and at 12:30AM, 3/5/2013 to DAP’s UBAH TV. The PEMANTAU’s website was only accessible […]
VIOLATIONS STILL REPORTED 4 DAYS TO POLLING DAY
Press Statement: 2nd May, 2013 VIOLATIONS STILL REPORTED 4 DAYS TO POLLING DAY On the 13th day of observation, PEMANTAU continues to receive and is expected to receive more reports of violations of code of conduct, political violence and various other unprofessional conducts towards polling day. PEMANTAU observers have experienced mild form of harassment […]
Native Customary Rights Are Not A Political Tool
Press Statement, 1 May 2013 Native Customary Rights Are Not A Political Tool BERSIH 2.0’s observation of East Malaysian sources found that candidates had threatened voters with the loss their native customary rights if Barisan Nasional does not acquire a new mandate in the upcoming general election. On Saturday (27/4/2013), it was reported that caretaker […]
Indelible Ink
Press Statement, 30 April 2013 Indelible Ink PEMANTAU is deeply shocked that the indelible ink promised to Malaysians for GE13 was reported to be ineffective as an anti-fraud measure. We have received complaints from Parliamentary constituencies in Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak that advance voters were able to remove the “indelible” ink using hand sanitiser […]
Reject Racism in Election Campaigns
Press Statement, 30 April 2013 Reject Racism in Election Campaigns PEMANTAU expresses the utmost concern over reports of racist and defamatory material circulating through SMSes and leaflets. On the 26th of April, one of our observers in Kuala Lumpur reported that she and her husband received an SMS from an unknown person with the following […]
Stop Fuelling the Violence
Press Statement, 29 April 2013 Stop Fuelling the Violence BERSIH 2.0 strongly condemns recent incidents of political violence. The 10th day of campaign saw several incidents of political violence related to explosives or homemade bombs at several Barisan Nasional operation centres, namely in Jelapang and Sekinchan. In another case, arson was committed at a private […]
Respect the Rule of Law
Press Statement, 26 April 2013 Respect the Rule of Law PEMANTAU is alarmed to hear of an incident where a car belonging to the daughter of Parti Keadilan Rakyat candidate for Seri Andalas, Dr Xavier Jeyakumar, was set on fire last night. While this incident was not observed by PEMANTAU, we are highlighting it […]