Large crowd gathers for pro-Palestine rally at Axiata Arena

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Malaysians have gathered for the pro-Palestine rally at the Axiata Arena indoor stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Aug 4). ‌Participants started gathering at the venue as early as 6pm, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is expected to deliver a speech to declare support for...

The world is united for Palestine, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: The divided world has now united for the Palestinian struggle, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In his address at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, here, he said it was no longer just about Palestine, but also a universal call for solidarity. “Malaysians from all political parties, religions, races and ideologies...

Lee Zii Jia finishes as runner-up in Malaysian Masters

KUALA LUMPUR: Independent men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has finished as the runner-up in the Malaysian Masters on Sunday (May 26). World No. 10 Zii Jia went down fighting to Denmark’s world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen, 6-21, 22-20, 13-21, in the final in 63 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. Despite the defeat, the...

20,000 people expected to attend Malaysia with Palestine Assembly, say organisers

KUALA LUMPUR: About 20,000 people are expected to join the Malaysia with Palestine Rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil here, on Tuesday (Oct 24) night. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) president Muhamad Faizal Abdul Aziz said the gathering was scheduled to begin with Maghrib prayers, followed by a hajat prayer led by Palestinian Qari...