KOTA BARU: Thousands of Malaysians showed up at the grounds of Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here Saturday (June 21) night in solidarity with Palestinians at the "Himpunan 10K Malam Untukmu Palestin" rally.
Kelantan youth, sports, non-governmental organisation and community unity committee chairman Zamakhshari Muhammad said that the rally allowed Malaysians to come together and state their stand against the cruelty of the Israel regime against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
"The rally also creates awareness for people in Kelantan and Malaysia that the Palestinian issue is a universal humanitarian issue that should be championed by all," he told Bernama at the rally Saturday.
The rally was also held in conjunction with the international conference held today involving over 150 participants from various countries, including Palestine, Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and South Africa.
Participants at the rally were also entertained by popular nasyid group, In-Team at the rally. - Bernama
