“So, how credible is it – this Bersih 3.0?” the Prime Minister looks at the three men in his office.

“Very credible,” the Inspector General of Police answers, “It is all over the internet: in blogs, independent news media, people’s Facebook, Twitter … everywhere. Our informers close to the organizers  also confirm the date. They are serious on April 28, 2012.”

The PM looks at the IGP who shifts uncomfortably in his seat. “And how many do you think will turn up this time?”

“Hard to say. Unlike the previous one, Bersih this time is rallying the people in all major cities and towns in Malaysia, not just in KL. Probably in the thousands again?”

“It’s a bloody nuisance,” the Deputy Prime Minister interjects. “Street rally? Bah! I say we just rally up all the organizers and lock them up as a threat to our national security.”

“Yes, I agree!” the Minister of Home Affairs shouts, almost standing before the PM slowly raises his hands to calm him down.

“Yes, we could do that. But … we won’t.”