Uniting for peace: Students of Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) gathered peacefully to express solidarity with the Palestinians at UMK Teniat Campus in Bachok, Kelantan. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians across the country continue to rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in line with Malaysia’s stand to support the beleaguered Palestinians against the onslaught of the Zionist regime.
In MELAKA, over 5,000 Malaysians of various religions and ethnicities showed up for the Palestinian Defenders’ Mega Road Tour gathering at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Krubong, here yesterday.
Cries of “hidup Palestin”, “merdeka Palestin” and “hancur Zionis” reverberated throughout the stadium as protesters showed their objection towards the current crisis in the Middle East, some having arrived as early as 7am, dressed mostly in white and waving Palestine flags.
The gathering was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, who arrived at around 9.30am with other state government leaders, in a show of support to the Palestinians.
Ab Rauf told reporters that the state government did not object to any NGO holding solidarity gatherings, but organisers had to abide by the set regulations.
“I welcome the Melaka people, together with other leaders, to voice their support for the Palestinians as best as they can here in the state,” he said.
Muhammad Adam, 38, a Myanmar national, said he arrived at the stadium at 7am as he wanted to show his support to the Palestinians, while civil servant, V. Surega, 27, said she decided to join the event in an expression of solidarity to those suffering in Gaza after viewing viral videos on social media about orphaned babies whose parents were killed by Zionist attacks.
In NEGRI SEMBILAN, shouts of “Bebaskan Palestin” marked the start of a Palestine Solidarity convoy by 200 Negri Sembilan Pajero Malaysia & Frenzz club and Aman Palestin members at the grounds of Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi.
The 52-vehicle convoy will travel around 40km on a route starting from the stadium to Bagan Pinang beach in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Aman Palestin manager Mohamad Isfahmi Mohamad Nordin said.
He said that while their efforts were on a small scale, it would serve as a message to the world that Malaysia is standing next to Palestinians in their time of need.
“This is part of the jihad we can actually do; we need to rise up and show that we are willing to fight and help them,” he told reporters at the start of the journey yesterday, Bernama reported.
Meanwhile Dato’ Klana Petra Mubarak Al-Haj Mosque in Sungai Landak, Ampangan here, held various activities including talks, Qunut Nazilah prayers and digital poster, short video and collage competitions as part of their Palestin Kita Bersama programme.
Mosque committee chairman Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said everyone was involved in the programme, which aimed to boost awareness about the Palestinian issue.
“We need to understand the issue that’s going on currently and ask ourselves what we can do to help. Such programmes are among the things we can do to raise that awareness,” he added.
In TERENGGANU, three Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Malaysia (Peyatim) educational institutions held a peaceful gathering at UCB Theatre Hall in Putera Jaya, Bandar Permaisuri, on Sunday in support of the Palestinian people, programme manager Tengku Ahmad Mujahid Tengku Mahmud said.
He added that a total of 200 participants from University College Bestari (UCB), Technology College (KTB) and Bestari Skills Institute (IKB) took part.
“The gathering started with prayers and participants were carrying placards with messages such as ‘Free Palestine’ to show their sympathy towards the suffering of the Palestinians,” he shared.
