Bersih

From floods, to elections to a shameful attack in London, The Diplomat picks its top stories from Southeast Asia.

Malaysia has passed a bill that is supposed to ensure peaceful assembly. Critics say it’s a crackdown on freedom.

Malaysia’s decision to ban the Seksualiti Merdeka sexuality festival was depressingly intolerant.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says he plans to abandon the controversial Internal Security Act.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Europe tour is dogged by questions over a crackdown on the Bersih rally.

Malaysia’s crackdown on the Bersih rally is condemned by rights groups. But Prime Minister Najib Razak stands firm.

Police in Kuala Lumpur fire teargas to disperse thousands who defied officials to join an anti-corruption rally.

Will a Bersih street rally for clean government go ahead as planned in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday?