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Peaceful rally in KL highlights concerns over Malay rights
Peaceful rally in KL highlights concerns over Malay rights

Malay Mail

time24-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Malay Mail

Peaceful rally in KL highlights concerns over Malay rights

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — A crowd gathered outside Sogo Kuala Lumpur this afternoon for the 'Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat' (Sovereign Malay Rally), calling for the protection of Malay rights, reserve lands and national sovereignty. Led by a coalition of non-governmental organisations headed by Perkasa president Syed Hassan Syed Ali, the rally attracted participants from nearby areas including Masjid Jamek and Kampung Baru, with arrivals starting around 1.30pm. The gathering, which lasted just over two hours, concluded peacefully by approximately 4.30pm. 'This is a gathering of Malays that goes beyond political party lines,' Syed Hassan said during the rally. People participate in the 'Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat' (Sovereign Malay Rally) in front of Sogo Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Participants, numbering in the hundreds, chanted slogans such as 'Melayu Berdaulat', 'Islam Hebat', and 'Rakyat Selamat', while holding placards calling for the return of Malay reserve land and the cancellation of long-term visas issued to foreign nationals. The rally took place under hot weather, and there was no rain — a contrast to recent afternoon showers. Many attendees used umbrellas for shade. Police were present to monitor the situation, while safety marshals assisted with crowd management. The event remained orderly throughout. People participate in the 'Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat' (Sovereign Malay Rally) in front of Sogo Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Onlookers and passersby observed from across the street, with some recording the event on mobile phones. Traffic in the area slowed but was not significantly disrupted, as officers directed vehicles away from the gathering site. Cleanup crews moved in shortly after the rally ended to restore the area.

Malay Rights Rally To Proceed Despite ASEAN Summit Road Closures
Malay Rights Rally To Proceed Despite ASEAN Summit Road Closures

Rakyat Post

time21-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Rakyat Post

Malay Rights Rally To Proceed Despite ASEAN Summit Road Closures

Subscribe to our FREE A Malay rights gathering is set to proceed this weekend, coinciding with the upcoming ASEAN Summit 2025 scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur throughout the same weekend. The Melayu Berdaulat rally, which focuses on protecting Malay rights and interests as well as affirming support for Malay rulers, is expected to have 15,000 attendees gather in front of the Sogo shopping complex at 2.30pm this Saturday (24 May), Malaysia Gazette reported. Meanwhile, as Malaysia hosts the 46th ASEAN Summit from 23 to 28 May, six expressways and 25 major roads in the Klang Valley will be closed or diverted while the event is in progress. A dry rehearsal of the road closures is also happening today (21 May) and Thursday (22 may) ahead of the summit. READ MORE: PERKASA: We have no intention of disrupting the ASEAN summit Conservative Malay rights group Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (PERKASA) president and organising chairperson Syed Hasan Syed Ali stressed that the rally is not intended to disrupt the government's agenda, Harakah Daily 'I understand that 23 to 25 May will be the meeting stage for senior officials representing respective countries, and 26 to 28 May will be the actual meeting of the heads of ASEAN countries along with several major powers,' he said. Syed Hasan assured that there would be no issue for many who are attending the gathering, and that members of the joint secretariat of non-governmental organisations (NGO) organising the rally are disciplined individuals who are averse to chaos. 'We just want to express our annoyance and anxiety as ordinary citizens who see the current situation in the country led by a government that we increasingly see as detrimental to the interests of the Malays and Islam,' Syed Hasan explained. He also urged all other Malay Muslim NGOs, whether pro-government or pro-opposition, to join the rally to raise Malay issues and interests that they want to express. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.

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