Bersih hits back at ‘slanderous claims’ by Suaram adviser

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PETALING JAYA: Electoral reform group Bersih 2.0 has hit out at Suaram adviser Kua Kia Soong for questioning whether it is really representative of the people, or a front for Pakatan Harapan.

Bersih chairman Thomas Fann said he read Kua’s comments with “bewilderment, amusement and sadness,” and wished to address the allegations levelled at the NGO.

“Bersih is not beyond scrutiny nor criticism and we welcome constructive criticism based on facts and truth, not scurrilous and slanderous accusations based on hearsay, imagination and one’s own obsession with a certain former leader,” Fann said in a statement.

“In answer to Kua’s question, ‘Is Bersih a people’s front or PH front?’, I can categorically state that we exist for the purpose of advocating for reforms that would protect and promote the interests of the people and not that of any party or coalition, let alone an individual.

“Kua alleged that Bersih was in hibernation during the 22 months that PH was in power. Anyone who follows the politics of this country or our Facebook page or website postings would know that far from being compliant or in hibernation, we have been speaking out through press releases, media interviews and comments about the political and electoral developments in Malaysia.”


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