GOOD ON YOU SARAWAKIANS- AT LAST YOU MADE A STAND & SHOW OF FORCE AGAINST THE COLONIAL REGIME!
From FMT
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2012/04/28/large-turn-out-at-bersih-gatherings-in-sabah-sarawak/
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New experience in Sarawak
PAS also held its own gathering but it was more like a picnic by the seaside, with several members wearing the Bersih’s yellow T-shirts.
In SARAWAK, the Bersih sit-in went on without any major incidents. It was apparently the first such experience for Sarawakians who have only read, watched and heard of street protests.
Organisers in Kuching and Miri said they were happy with the support shown by Sarawakians for Bersih’s nationwide sit-down demanding clean and free polls.
In Kuching, some 1,500 people gathered at the Old Courthouse area near the Kuching Waterfront. The Waterfront was cleaned by Kuching City Hall, making it inconvenient for any “sit-down” activity.
Nonetheless, the crowd proceeded to the Old Courthouse and joining them were DAP elected representatives Chong Chieng Jen (Kota Sentosa), Violet Yong (Pending), Chiew Chu Sing (Kidurung) and PKR assemblymen Baru Bian and See Chee How. Also present were several NGOs championing native and environmental issues.
Meanwhile, Miri saw a 1,400-strong crowd gather in front of the Resident’s Office while in Sibu some 600 supporters made a beeline to the Central Market.
According to Sibu Bersih’s Dominic Sii, the sit-down protest was a “new” experience for Sibu residents.
He said the gathering saw a large turnout from the local Iban and Malay communities.
“We have never protested like this. It is a new experience for us. We were surprised and encouraged to see the participation of a large group of Ibans and Malays.
“Everyone was cooperative. We sat down until 4pm and then dispersed,” he told FMT.
Also present were DAP’s two assemblymen David Wong (Palawan) and Yap Hoy Leong (Tutong).
(Could someone please post pictures and videos of Kuching Bersih?)