Bersih 4: The complete update

Aug 31, 2015
1.41am: The massive two-day Bersih 4 rally officially ended peacefully, despite several minor hiccups near the end. Read more here
12.10am: The Bersih 4.0 rally which saw tens of thousands of people from all walks of live converge in the heart of the capital over the weekend went on without any major hitches, with both participants and police demonstration a high level of cooperation. Read more here
12.05am: Bersih 2.0 gave the order to disperse after achieving its objective of holding a 34-hour rally attended by approximately 250,000.
Aug 30, 2015
7.10pm: Bersih rally participants has thus far adhered to police call for a peaceful demonstration, who also gave thumbs up to police on duty throughout the rally. Read more here
7.00pm: Encouraged by the Bersih 4 rally in Kuala Lumpur, a loose group of supporters teamed up to hold several impromptu rallies around Penang. Read more here
5.52pm: Contaminated drinks handed out to rally goers on Saturday was an act of sabotage: Bersih organisers. Read more here
5.13pm: Bersih 4's objective is initiating institutional reforms, not overthrow the government, said Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah. Read more here
4.50pm: Some shops closed early due to Bersih 4 rally, but the ones who stayed open enjoyed a roaring business. Read more here
1.15pm: Kuala Lumpur City police chief Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa said Bersih rally participants has thus far adhered to police call for a peaceful demonstration. Read more here
11.09am: GHB MP Datuk Dr. Mujahid Yusof Rawa commended the Chinese community for joining the Bersih rally, almost making them the majority participants, as it showed their Malaysian spirit to join all other races. Read more here
9.13am: Sunday started early for at least 10,000 Bersih 4.0 participants, as they took part in a mass morning exercise and aerobics. Read more here
3.30am: Twenty five people in Malacca and one in Nilai have reportedly been detained by the police, according to Bersih 2.0 Facebook today. Read more here

1.52am: It was like a festival. Only difference is this "festival" paints the whole town yellow. Read more here
1.20am: Six rally participants rushed to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for suspected food poisoning. Read more here
12.35am: The first night of the Bersih 4 rally went by without a hitch as protesters and the police maintained a healthy boundary between each other at Dataran Merdeka. Read more here
12.35am: Rally participants ended the first night of the 34-hour rally by singing one of the Bersih's songs "Terima Kasih" (Video) Read more here

Aug 29, 2015
11.12pm: Police said a homemade explosive made from firecrackers blew up at the Federal House near Dataran Merdeka causing minor damage to a canvas tent. Read more here
10.15pm: Kuching police confiscated several banners from participants of the Bersih 4 rally at the Song Kheng Hai field here today. Read more here
9.18pm: Bersih 4.0 went global as many Malaysians living in foreign countries showed their solidarity with fellow countrymen in Malaysia by wearing yellow T-shirts. Read more here
8.50pm: KL police chief Commissioner Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa said the Bersih 4.0 rally has been under control throughout the day. Read more here
8.25pm: Organisers of the Bersih rally will request police assistance if the rally gets out of hand. Read more here
7.48pm: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made a surprise appearance at the Bersih 4.0 rally when he arrived at Dataran Merdeka today. Read more here
7.45pm: Police earned a feather in their cap for their subtle approach in managing the Bersih 4 crowd today. There were no complains from any party of high handedness by police personnel. Read more here
6.35pm: The police are satisfied with the conduct of the Bersih 4.0 rally protesters who have gathered at various meeting points in the city. Read more here
6.26pm: Electoral watchdog Bersih 2.0 has urged the public to be cautious of "anti-Bersih" messages being spread from its urgent arrest lines during the Bersih 4.0 rally. Read more here
6.10pm: Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the Bersih 4.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur today and tomorrow is aimed at not only toppling the government but also destroying the country. Read more here
6.06pm: Former Bersih 2.0 chairman Datuk S. Ambiga has praised the huge crowd that turned up today for Bersih 4 rally, in what she said was the largest gathering in Malaysia. Read more here
5.59pm: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is mulling attending the Bersih rally tomorrow. Read more here
5.27pm: About 100,000 protesters have converged in front of Dataran Merdeka, where organisers are leading cheers and chants. Read more here
4.13pm: Malaysians residing in China have been urged to stay away from the Bersih 4.0 rally which is expected to take place in several cities in China. Read more here
3.44pm The Foreign Ministry is to gather information on Malaysians participating in the Bersih 4.0 rally abroad for eventual legal action against them, said Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. Read more here
3.39pm: Singapore police have warned the people not to organise or participate in any illegal assembly in the republic in support of the Bersih 4.0 rally in Malaysia. Read more here
3.25pm: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail seemed to have rallied the crowd in Sogo by giving a short, spirited speech to get them going, just moments before they make a move to converge in Dataran Merdeka. Read more here
2.57pm: Rally-goers told theSun that they decided to participate in the Bersih 4.0 rally because they want a fair government that will represent all Malaysians. Read more here
2.48pm: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has made full use of the large crowd presence in front of the Sogo shopping complex to get rally goers to sign a petition for the release of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read more here
2.20pm: The number of Bersih 4 rally participants at Menara Maybank have increased to around 5,000 and the crowd has begun marching towards the Dataran Merdeka. Read more here
2.09pm: The crowd presence at Masjid Negara, though initially was comparatively low compared to other gathering points of the rally, have started to build up into an estimated 1,000 people. Read more here
1.47pm: Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has described the organisers and participants of the illegal Bersih 4 rally as "shallow and poor" in their patriotism. Read more here
1.27pm: Despite the government deeming it illegal and banning all yellow material with the words Bersih 4.0 on it, the much talked about rally appears to be all set for action. Read more here
1.22pm: Large crowds clad in yellow have engulfed the city center in front of the Central Market area. Chants of "Reformasi", "Bersih" and "lawan tetap lawan" can be heard from the 1,000 strong crowd in the area. Read more here
1.04pm: About 500 protesters in Bersih 4.0 t-shirts have gathered at the junction of Little India in Brickfields, one of the gathering points for the rally. Read more here