It will be dark days ahead for Malaysia if citizens cannot speak up against undemocratic actions of the government. Sdr Wong Chin Huat, one of the spokespersons for Bersih was arrested earlier tonight at his house in Taman Sri Sentosa, Kuala Lumpur.

He has been taken to the Commercial Crimes Department HQ, where I believe lawyers Edmund Bon and Latheefa Koya are in attendance. For the rest of the news, check out the Malaysiakini article.

Personally, I received a couple of SMSes last week to wear black this Thursday, 7 May 2009, to protest the undemocratic takeover of the Perak government and call for fresh state elections. Frankly, I didn’t give much thought to it. But now, by hook or by crook, I’m gonna look for a black shirt that’s suitable for work on Thursday.

I know it was wishful thinking on my part when I asked whether Najib can perform miracles. Alas, it’s now blindingly obvious that Najib is not only incapable of changing a corrupt and autocratic government but he is so childish and sensitive that he can’t take the very clever play on his “1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now” slogan by Bersih.

All together now, “1BlackMalaysia: Democracy First! Elections Now!”