Bersih to hold overnight rally at Dataran Merdeka

PETALING JAYA: Dataran Merdeka will be the site of the next Bersih rally, which is scheduled to last 34 hours.

In a statement on Tuesday, the group said that said that the Bersih 4.0 would begin at 2pm on Aug 29 and end at 11.59pm on Aug 30.

“We have decided to camp overnight at Dataran Merdeka to demand for clean elections, corrupt-free government, the right to protest, strengthening parliament democracy and saving the economy.

“We invite all Malaysians to join us in a gathering unlike any other in history.

Participants are advised to bring camping gear, sleeping bags and other equipment needed for spending the night at the city,” it said Tuesday.

Bersih 2.0 also said that police and city officials had been notified on the gathering.

They also expressed that they are willing to discuss the rally with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to ensure the safety of the public and that traffic flow is uncontested.

“Members of the public are advised to gather in five places before moving to Dataran Merdeka: Brickfields, Pasar Seni, Sogo, Masjid Negara and Dataran Maybank,” it added.