-Kar Fai, Monitoring & Documentation coordinator. May 23, 2012.

SUARAM  is appalled by the news on recent intimidation and harassment of Datuk S Ambiga including the latest threat by a group known as Bersih 4.0 led by Datuk Jamal Md Yunus.  SUARAM learned that Bersih 4.0 had planned to set up stalls in front of Datuk S Ambiga’s residence at Bukit Damansara on 24 and 25 May 2012.
 
We are concerned with this dangerous trend of harassment and threat of harassment by non- state actors on the private space of individuals. We are of the opinion that such actions are personally motivated and are in bad faith.
 
SUARAM welcomes Kuala Lumpur Mayor Ahmad Fuad Ismail’s decision in rejecting Bersih 4.0’s application for permit and calls upon the City Council to promptly disassemble the stalls put up on the said dates and protect the personal space and privacy of their residence.
 
In view of the above, SUARAM strongly urges all parties to respect the integrity of public assembly and refrain from personally motivated harassment on individuals at their personal residence. We also call upon the police to ensure the safety of residents of Bukit Damansara, particularly Bersih 4.0’s main target, Datuk S Ambiga and family.