The Bersih movement and democratisation in Malaysia repression, dissent, and opportunities

Beginning in 2005 as a small electoral reform committee, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections - or Bersih - soon became Malaysia's most prominent social movement, mobilising five mass demonstrations on the streets of Kuala Lumpur and other cities at home and abroad, becoming a prominent v...

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Main Author: Khoo, Ying Hooi (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor Strategic Information and Research Development Centre 2020
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Table of Contents:
  • Social movements and democratisation: concepts and linkages
  • Political landscapes in Malaysia
  • Bersih movement and electroral reforms
  • Changing dynamics political opportunities and the democratisation process
  • Activism, participation and mobilisation
  • Analysis on post 14th General Election and the Bersih movement