Prominent figures join 'Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence'
Among them are former Bar Council presidents Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Karen Cheah, and lawyer Siti Kasim.
Perikatan chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan is also present.
When asked if he was there as a lawyer or to represent PAS, the PAS secretary-general said he was attending in both capacities.
Former Senate president Tan Sri Rais Yatim was also seen at the walk.
The Malaysian Bar clarified earlier on Monday that its "Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence"—a march from the Palace of Justice (POJ) to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to submit a memorandum—is not politically motivated, even as reports suggest other groups may participate.
The circular further stated that representatives from the PMO will be present to receive the memorandum after the 2.6km walk from the POJ to the PMO, where the event is scheduled to begin at 2pm.
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