Bersih 5 rally

The Bersih 5 rally (also known by its tagline: Combine our energy – New Malaysia) was a peaceful democratic protest in Malaysia, supported by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih), which took place on 19 November 2016. The rally was held calling for a new and cleaner electoral system in Malaysia. A Bersih convoy was also launched and targeted all parts of Malaysia to raise awareness of the current democratic problems nationwide.

Bersih 5 rally
Logo of the rally used by Bersih organisers
Date19 November 2016
Location
Jalan Bangsar to Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
(Bersih Convoy: Kangar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Lumut, Sandakan and Miri)
Goals
  • For a New Malaysia
  • Free and Fair Elections
  • A Clean Government
  • The Right to Dissent
  • Strengthening the Parliamentary Democracy
  • Empowering Sabah and Sarawak
  • Resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak
StatusHeld
Parties
Red Shirts
Orange Shirts
Royal Malaysia Police
Lead figures

Maria Chin Abdullah (detained)
The Bersih Steering Committee
Mahathir Mohamad

Jamal Yunos (detained)
Datuk R.S. Thanenthiran (MMSP president)

Number
250,000 (Media estimate)
150,000 (Police estimate)
1,400 Bersih security personnel
2,500–4,000
7,000 officers
Casualties
Arrested12+
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