2013 Malaysian general election protest
Himpunan Black Out 2013 | |||
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A crowd of black-clad protesters at Penang State Stadium, Penang. | |||
Date | 8 May – 22 June 2013 | ||
Location | Every state in Malaysia and federal territory of Kuala Lumpur except Sabah and Sarawak. | ||
Caused by | Allegations of fraud in 2013 Malaysian general election | ||
Goals | To express discontent with the election result | ||
Status | Concluded | ||
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Lead figures | |||
Anwar Ibrahim None | |||
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The 2013 Malaysian general election protest or Himpunan Black Out 2013 (Malay) was a series of rallies held throughout Malaysia after the 2013 general election to express discontent with the election result. The first rally was in Kelana Jaya, Malaysia on 8 May 2013. The rally was held by various Malaysian opposition-friendly non-governmental organisations and opposition parties claiming that there had been irregularities in the polling. The main venue chosen for the rally was Kelana Jaya Stadium. Web sites and blogs favourable to the opposition claimed that the rally was attended by 120,000 people.[2] Noting that the stadium's normal capacity is about 25,000, other sources estimated the number of people in and around it to be between 64,000 and 69,000.[3]
List of nationwide "Himpunan Black Out" rallies
- 1st Rally – Kelana Jaya, 8 May 2013
- 2nd Rally – Batu Kawan, 11 May 2013
- 3rd Rally – Ipoh, 12 May 2013
- 4th Rally – Kuantan, 14 May 2013
- 5th Rally – Johor Bahru, 15 May 2013
- 6th Rally – Seremban, 17 May 2013
- 7th Rally – Alor Setar, 21 May 2013
- 8th Rally – Kuala Terengganu, 23 May 2013
- 9th Rally – Bukit Katil, 24 May 2013
- 10th Rally – Himpunan Kemuncak Blackout 505 (Petaling Jaya, 25 May 2013)
- 11th Rally – Kangar, 10 June 2013
- 12th Rally – Sungai Petani, 11 June 2013
- 13th Rally – Kota Bharu, 11 June 2013
- 14th Rally – Batu Pahat, 16 June 2013
- 15th Rally – Kuala Lumpur (Taman Merbok), 22 June 2013
Accusing the Election Commission of fraudulent conduct
The rally was initiated by Anwar Ibrahim, who claimed that the election was fraudulent. The opposition won 3 states (Selangor, Kelantan and Penang), but Barisan Nasional won the elections despite losing the popular vote, thereby gaining the mandate to lead Malaysia for another 5 years. In the rally Anwar Ibrahim urged opposition supporters to wear black as a sign of protest.[4]
Issues raised
Anwar Ibrahim and other Democratic Action Party (DAP) leaders present at the rally raised issues such as phantom voters, blackouts and the usage of indelible ink by the Malaysian Election Commission.[5][failed verification]
See also
References
- ^ Choon Mei, Wong (11 May 2013). "More than 150,000 at Penang's largest-ever rally to protest 'cheating' Najib, EC". The Malaysia Chronicle. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ Live Report. "120,000 show of force at post-GE13 rally", Malaysiakini, Kelana Jaya, 8 May 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ Lyn, Boo Su; Ding, Emily (9 May 2013). "Thousands pack Kelana Jaya stadium for Pakatan rally". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ Razak Ahmad and Florence A. Samy. "Malaysia Elections: BN wins with 133, wrests back Kedah", Asiaone, Petaling Jaya, 6 May 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ Chooi, Clara (5 May 2013). "Najib denies BN link to phantom voter claims". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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