Dataran Merdeka is for the people and does not belong to DBKL, says Bersih.<br /><br />In response to questions that the venue was considered a heritage site and that the proposed gathering there might damage it, Bersih co-chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan said that it was a public space and belonged to the people.<br /><br />http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/194913