Gathering Ends After Prayer To Shorten Harapan S Rule

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LIVE | Tens of thousands are expected to converge on the streets of Kuala Lumpur this afternoon to celebrate Putrajaya's decision not to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd)
Organised by Malay-Muslim NGOS, the gathering is also supported by Umno and PAS
Those attending will gather at three different locations – Sogo shopping mall, Masjid Jamek and Masjid Negara – before marching towards Dataran Merdeka
The gathering, which is to start at 2pm and end at 6pm, has sparked off concerns of possible racial tension but the organisers have vowed that it would be peaceful
Malaysiakini brings you live updates of the event:HIGHLIGHTSZahid claims turnout is 500kPAS No 2: We're not anti-Chinese or IndiansSky turns grey above Dataran MerdekaCongestion leads to commotionHadi arrives riding pillion on a motorcycleNo provocative speeches, organiser tells crowdNik Abduh leads prayer at Sogo, Najib at PWTCDespite police's warning, children spotted at rallyTruck turns into a makeshift stageUmno Youth chief: Historical day as Umno and PAS come togetherSilat group submits memo, palace rep gives mineral water bottlesGathering ends after prayer to shorten Harapan's rule5.00pm, Jalan Raja: There was a brief pause in order for Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki to call out the azan for evening prayers
Following this, it starts to drizzle as PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang delivers his speech
After his speech, PAS syura council secretary Nik Mohamad Zawawi Salleh leads the crowd to recite a supplication, praying for Pakatan Harapan's rule to be shortened
The rally draws to an end and the crowd begins to disperse
Zahid claims turnout is 500k4.45pm, Jalan Raja: Umno president Ahmad Zahidi claims that the turnout is 500,000
He urges Umno and PAS supporters to set aside their differences and join hands to fight for Islam and Malay rights
"I received a report that only 50,000 people would come. But we see that 500,000 people are here
"This is a manifestation of the fact that we would rise if Islam is touched. Do not mess with the people,” he adds
Zahid says the ratification of Icerd will also affect the people in Sabah and Sarawak
The crowd applauds when he announces that former premier Najib Abdul Razak is present
-Mkini

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