My Maiden Bersih 4

I joined a group of 16 others on Saturday ( 29/8) for the Bersih 4 event. My group comprised of all adults and some senior citizens. Hats off to them. Senior citizens put away their worries on "frequent toilet stops", " knee/leg pain" and came for the event.

We left from the BJ LRT station as early as 11 am.  There were already many people there. When the train came, we were all packed like sardines but it was fun. We talked to other strangers who are also first timers.

We alight at Hang Tuah station and walk a few km down to the Methodist Church. Since we were early, we dropped by a cafe. Everywhere we turn, there are "yellow people". As time passed, more and moe yellow people appeared. Met some church friends.

As the prayer group did not materialised , we walk further to Menara Maybank. Yellow people were everywhere. Every food stalls were filled. Mc Donalds near Kota Raya have to closed by 2pm+ due to shortage of stocks!!!. We were given free mineral water both outside and also the beef noodle stall. ....Apparently their boss sponsored.

It was a carnival like atmosphere. As time passed by, many groups marched past with funny placards and chanting "Bersih". More and more yellow people filled the road till there were no more 'parking' space. It was truly a sight to behold. I cannot described the feeling of togetherness. People were so friendly. We looked out for each other. We display utmost patience as everyone trying to take pictures everywhere.

We moved to Dataran Merdeka but by now the road was so full that we could hardly get near. We hanged around for a little while longer before making the move to board the train home.

It was an experience of a lifetime. Would I go for future Bersih? Definitely if the things we were fighting for is for our country. I deeply regretted that I couldn't make it to the second night but I thank God for the peaceful assembly. It was truly encouranging to see people from all walks of life , with one mission took to the streets on a hot day. Much more encouraging are the faces of young people, the future generation of this country standing up and be counted.

Many think this is a waste of time. Life goes back to normal. But I begged to differ. This is the process we need to go through before the real breakthrough. I really thank the participants of previous rallies for setting the precendence, for without them, there will not be Bersih 4 and without Bersih 4, our success of reaching our goal will be much more harder and further.


God Bless Malaysia!