Bersih has welcomed the Election Commission's recent "change of attitude" after it sent a representative to attend the launch of its post-14th general election findings report.

Executive director Yap Swee Seng lauded the EC’s presence at the launch as "historic,” stating that it indicates a shift in attitude towards civil society.

"We hope this change of attitude is not temporary, but a long-lasting one to pave way for a better collaborative relationship between the EC and civil society to ensure free and fair elections and strengthen our democracy," he told Malaysiakini when contacted...