BERSIH is appealing to the public to help in the six state elections from July 29 to polling day on August 12.

The steering committee said its estimated budget to run all programmes and campaigns is RM60,000.

“We need your help. While most of our volunteers are not expecting any remuneration, we will nonetheless provide them a stipend to cover food and travel expenses.

“So, we are appealing to the public to donate generously to Bersih, for us to monitor the six state elections effectively and to get voters out to vote,” it said in a statement.

Bersih said no amount is too small and every ringgit donated will be accounted for.

“We will publicly share a report after the elections. Donate to ensure clean and fair elections for Malaysia.”

Bersih said with nearly 10 million votes at stake they are planning to carry out election monitoring activities.

This, it said, includes mobilising and training 89 election observers to monitor for election offences and hate speech in 61 hot seats.

“Helping to counter misinformation by updating an election monitoring website dedicated to public complaints on election offences and other related issues at www.pemantau.org.

“Providing voter education via establishing a call centre for enquiries regarding election matters such as voter registration, postal voting, polling centres and other related issues.”

Bersih is also launching a public campaign to increase voter turnout – #VoteLokal – and encouraging out-of-state voters to return to vote in their respective state constituencies.

“A high voter turnout is critical for democracy and to add legitimacy to the election results and the new state governments.

“We thank you in advance for your support, and please share it with your friends and families.”

It said donations can be channelled to its Maybank account at Bersih & Adil Network Sdn Bhd. The account number is 512295102931. – July 11, 2023.