A gathering called 'Himpunan Keadilan Untuk Saiful' is being planned at the courts complex in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, the same day supporters of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim are planning to stage a demonstration in conjunction with the delivery of the court's verdict in his sodomy case.

The 'Himpunan Keadilan Untuk Saiful' gathering is to be organised by an organisation called Pertubuhan Permufakatan Majlis Ayahanda Malaysia (Permas) in support of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan, a former aide of Anwar whom the opposition leader is alleged to have sodomised.

Permas secretary-general Zulkifly Shariff said about 5,000 Permas members would participate in the gathering which he added is also aimed at defending the country's judicial system from being tarnished by Anwar's supporters.

"They know that street demonstration is not our culture and if they continue to hold the rally, they will have to face Permas and the Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM)," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur today.

Zulkifly said Permas would apply for a police permit to hold the gathering which would involve the participation of 15 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under Permas.

They include Putra Malaysia, Pertubuhan Panel Ayahanda Penasihat Insan Malaysia (Papim), Persatuan Kebangsaan Warisan Ketuanan Melayu Malaysia (Pewaris) and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Melayu Klang, he added.

PPIM advisor Tunku Azwil Tunku Abdul Razak said the proposed gathering by Anwar's supporters would only create social conflict which would impact the plural society and in particular the Malays.

- Bernama

Related stories

Nik Aziz, Hadi for PM if Anwar convicted

Hasan Ali: I'm not going to attend Anwar rally

PKR to meet police on 901 rally tomorrow

Perkasa plans to cross swords with Pakatan 901

Police allow 901 rally, but not at Duta court

Don't threaten court, Mahathir tells Anwar

UM survey finds little faith in post-Anwar PKR

Only top Umno leaders my foes, says Anwar

Utusan platform for another Anwar ex-buddy

'Pakatan won't crumble even if I'm jailed'

Will 100,000 people show up for 901?

Cancel 901 rally, says Penang Malay Congress

Anwar to rally in Permatang Pauh after sodomy verdict