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Malaysian Reserve
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Thousands gather at Dataran Merdeka in solidarity with Palestinian people
KUALA LUMPUR — About 2,000 people from diverse backgrounds gathered at Dataran Merdeka yesterday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people during the Malaysia Bangkit Untuk Gaza rally. The rally commenced with marches from three main points: the Masjid Negara, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, and Kompleks Sogo, before participants convened in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Despite rain around 4 pm, participants remained enthusiastic, continuing their march while wearing mufflers in the colours of the Palestinian flag and chanting slogans such as 'Bebaskan Palestin' and 'Undur Israel dari Gaza'. The event at Dataran Merdeka resumed at around 5 pm with a pantomime performance by Palestinian children, followed by songs and speeches from various attendees. Participants also performed the Maghrib prayer in congregation at the assembly site before the programme, organised by the Humanity 4 Gaza (H4G) Secretariat, continued. The event brought together 20 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from across the country. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Affendy Sulaiman said that 400 police personnel were deployed to ensure security and manage traffic throughout the rally, working closely with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). 'As of 8.30 pm, we estimate that more than 2,000 participants attended the rally. The entire event was conducted peacefully and in a controlled manner,' he said when contacted. — BERNAMA
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Thousands Rally at Dataran Merdeka in Solidarity with Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 2,000 people from various backgrounds united at Dataran Merdeka yesterday for the Malaysia Bangkit Untuk Gaza rally. The event demonstrated solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza. Participants marched from three key locations: Masjid Negara, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, and Kompleks Sogo. They converged in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building before proceeding to Dataran Merdeka. Heavy rain at 4 pm failed to dampen spirits as attendees donned Palestinian-flag mufflers and chanted slogans like 'Bebaskan Palestin' and 'Undur Israel dari Gaza.' The rally resumed at 5 pm with cultural performances and speeches. A pantomime by Palestinian children and songs highlighted the programme before Maghrib prayers were held collectively. The Humanity 4 Gaza Secretariat organised the event, involving 20 NGOs nationwide. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Affendy Sulaiman confirmed 400 officers managed security and traffic with Kuala Lumpur City Hall. 'Over 2,000 attended peacefully by 8.30 pm,' he stated. – Bernama
The Star
09-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Thousands gather at Dataran Merdeka in solidarity with Palestinians
KUALA LUMPUR: About 2,000 people from diverse backgrounds gathered at Dataran Merdeka today to show solidarity with the Palestinian people during the "Malaysia Bangkit Untuk Gaza" rally. The rally commenced with marches from three main points: Masjid Negara, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad and Kompleks Sogo, before participants convened in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Despite rain around 4pm, participants remained enthusiastic, continuing their march while wearing mufflers in the colours of the Palestinian flag and chanting slogans such as 'Bebaskan Palestin' and 'Undur Israel dari Gaza'. The event at Dataran Merdeka resumed at around 5pm with a pantomime performance by Palestinian children, followed by songs and speeches from various attendees. Participants also performed the Maghrib prayers in congregation at the assembly site before the programme, organised by the Humanity 4 Gaza (H4G) secretariat, continued. The event brought together 20 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from across the country. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Affendy Sulaiman said that 400 police personnel were deployed to ensure security and manage traffic throughout the rally, working closely with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). "As of 8.30pm, we estimate that more than 2,000 participants attended the rally. The entire event was conducted peacefully and in a controlled manner," he said when contacted. – Bernama
