BERSIH 3.0

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections or Bersih (clean) is a coalition of  (NGOs) which seeks to reform the current electoral system in Malaysia to ensure free, clean and fair elections. The third public demonstration, namely the Bersih 3.0 rally, was announced and took place on 28 April 2012 at Dataran Merdeka. The Bersih 3.0 rally was a sit-down protest. Bersih 3.0 was endorsed by 84 NGOs.

A protestor throws a tear gas back at FRU in Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

A protestor kicks a tear gas back at FRU during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

Police pin down a protester during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

Protesters shout during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

A protestor kicks a tear gas back at FRU during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

A protester shout during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

Protesters shout during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

A member of FRU affected from tear gas during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.

A protestor throws a tear gas back at FRU during Bersih 3.0 Rally at Kuala Lumpur April 28, 2012. Police fired tear gas and water cannon in clashes with thousands of protesters of Bersih demanding electoral reforms.