The Himpunan Perdana Nasional: Malaysia Bangkit untuk Gaza rally is organised by the group Humanity for Gaza, backed by leaders from various political parties.

Malaysia Bangkit 4 Gaza director, Apandi Mohamad, said participants would begin gathering from 4pm at key locations like Pasar Seni, Masjid Negara, and Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad before marching to Dataran Merdeka.

They aim to bring together Malaysians from all backgrounds and political affiliations against Israeli aggression against the Palestinians.

Humanity for Gaza chairman Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz said they hoped to show unity across racial, religious and political lines in condemning the actions of the Zionist regime.

“Malaysians must stand together for justice and peace. This is not just a Palestinian issue, it is a human issue,” he said at a press conference here, joined by former Batu MP Tian Chua, among others.

Malaysia has long expressed strong support for Palestine, with multiple rallies attended by thousands held over the past two years to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza.

In a video posted last week, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged world leaders to act with urgency to push for a halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza.

Anwar also appealed to US president Donald Trump to use his influence to pressure Israel into halting its attacks on Gaza and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in need.