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The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia

Repression, Dissent and Opportunities

Khoo Ying Hooi

Beginning in 2005 as a small electoral reform initiative, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections, known as Bersih, became the most prominent social movement in Malaysia. Based on participant observation approach and first-hand interviews with key actors, this book examines how Bersih became a movement that aggregated the collective grievance of Malaysians and brought Malaysian sociopolitical activism to a new level. This book makes a major contribution to the scholarly work on social movement theories in the Southeast Asian context and to the growing literature on social movements and democratization.

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Lexington Books
Pages: 223 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-7936-4213-4 • Hardback • December 2020 • $111.00 • (£85.00)
978-1-7936-4214-1 • eBook • December 2020 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
Subjects: Political Science / World / Asian, History / Modern / 21st Century, Social Science / Developing Countries, Social Science / World / Asia, Social Science / Social Movements, Social Science / Political Sociology

Khoo Ying Hooi is deputy head and senior lecturer in the Department of International and Strategic Studies at the University of Malaya.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Social Movements and Democratisation: Concepts and Linkages

Chapter 3: The Political Landscape in Malaysia

Chapter 4: The Bersih Movement and Electoral Reforms

Chapter 5: Changing Political Opportunities and the Democratisation Process

Chapter 6: Activism, Participation and Mobilisation

Chapter 7: The Aftermath of the 14th General Election and the Bersih Movement: Between Institutionalisation and Co-optation

Though vast, the literatures on democratisation and social movements rarely speak to each other. And while the study of democratisation has logically focused on non-democratic countries, the study of social movements has been biased toward empirical work in western democracies. That’s what makes The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia such a welcome addition to both literatures. For starters, Khoo Ying Hooi situates her account of democratisation in Malaysia at the intersection of these two fields. And in doing so, she also gives us an especially rich application of social movement theory to a non-Western, non-democratic country. This is a must-read for scholars of social movements and democratisation alike.


— Doug McAdam, Stanford University


The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia: Repression, Dissent, and Opportunities gives a long overdue recognition to the power of collective actions by the Malaysian people’s movement that was catalysed by BERSIH 2.0. The author, Khoo Ying Hooi, has skilfully captured how the opportunities and challenges in the country gave credence for BERSIH 2.0 to come together in a sustained and organised manner to counter a repressive, non-democratic system. This book touches on critical issues, such as corruption, electoral fraud and abuse of powers, and links the peoples’ power to a peaceful and democratic electoral change in government. This book is well-written and well-argued.


— Maria Chin Abdullah, member of parliament for Petaling Jaya, former BERSIH 2.0 Chair


Drawing on original interviews and a wide variety of other sources, Khoo Ying Hooi provides extensive detail on many aspects of the Bersih movement for democracy in Malaysia and brings the movement into dialogue with US and European theories of democratization, civil society, and social movements. The book adds an important case to the literature.


— Pamela Oliver, professor emerita, University of Wisconsin


The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia

Repression, Dissent and Opportunities

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Hardback
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Summary
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  • Beginning in 2005 as a small electoral reform initiative, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections, known as Bersih, became the most prominent social movement in Malaysia. Based on participant observation approach and first-hand interviews with key actors, this book examines how Bersih became a movement that aggregated the collective grievance of Malaysians and brought Malaysian sociopolitical activism to a new level. This book makes a major contribution to the scholarly work on social movement theories in the Southeast Asian context and to the growing literature on social movements and democratization.

Details
Details
  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 223 • Trim: 6½ x 9
    978-1-7936-4213-4 • Hardback • December 2020 • $111.00 • (£85.00)
    978-1-7936-4214-1 • eBook • December 2020 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
    Subjects: Political Science / World / Asian, History / Modern / 21st Century, Social Science / Developing Countries, Social Science / World / Asia, Social Science / Social Movements, Social Science / Political Sociology
Author
Author
  • Khoo Ying Hooi is deputy head and senior lecturer in the Department of International and Strategic Studies at the University of Malaya.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 2: Social Movements and Democratisation: Concepts and Linkages

    Chapter 3: The Political Landscape in Malaysia

    Chapter 4: The Bersih Movement and Electoral Reforms

    Chapter 5: Changing Political Opportunities and the Democratisation Process

    Chapter 6: Activism, Participation and Mobilisation

    Chapter 7: The Aftermath of the 14th General Election and the Bersih Movement: Between Institutionalisation and Co-optation

Reviews
Reviews
  • Though vast, the literatures on democratisation and social movements rarely speak to each other. And while the study of democratisation has logically focused on non-democratic countries, the study of social movements has been biased toward empirical work in western democracies. That’s what makes The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia such a welcome addition to both literatures. For starters, Khoo Ying Hooi situates her account of democratisation in Malaysia at the intersection of these two fields. And in doing so, she also gives us an especially rich application of social movement theory to a non-Western, non-democratic country. This is a must-read for scholars of social movements and democratisation alike.


    — Doug McAdam, Stanford University


    The Bersih Movement and Democratisation in Malaysia: Repression, Dissent, and Opportunities gives a long overdue recognition to the power of collective actions by the Malaysian people’s movement that was catalysed by BERSIH 2.0. The author, Khoo Ying Hooi, has skilfully captured how the opportunities and challenges in the country gave credence for BERSIH 2.0 to come together in a sustained and organised manner to counter a repressive, non-democratic system. This book touches on critical issues, such as corruption, electoral fraud and abuse of powers, and links the peoples’ power to a peaceful and democratic electoral change in government. This book is well-written and well-argued.


    — Maria Chin Abdullah, member of parliament for Petaling Jaya, former BERSIH 2.0 Chair


    Drawing on original interviews and a wide variety of other sources, Khoo Ying Hooi provides extensive detail on many aspects of the Bersih movement for democracy in Malaysia and brings the movement into dialogue with US and European theories of democratization, civil society, and social movements. The book adds an important case to the literature.


    — Pamela Oliver, professor emerita, University of Wisconsin


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