Icon of democracy: Ooi became an instant hero with thousands who took part in several rallies and gatherings in Kuala Lumpur back then for her defiant walk forward despite being sprayed with teargas and water cannons during Bersih 2.0
KUALA LUMPUR: Ordinary Malaysians, civil society groups and politicians paid tribute to Anne Ooi, better known as “Aunty Bersih” for her brave act in championing democracy during the Bersih rallies, especially the one held in 2011 when there was a standoff with the authorities who ordered the crowd to disperse.
Ooi, who is a former teacher, became an instant hero with thousands who took part in several rallies and gatherings in Kuala Lumpur back then for her defiant walk forward despite being sprayed with teargas and water cannons during Bersih 2.0 has passed away in Australia aged 78.
