Jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim's sympathisers from Indonesia submitted a petition today urging the government to allow him to seek treatment for his back pain abroad.

The petition bearing the signatures of 22 people, was handed to PAS MP for Tumpat Kamaruddin Jaafar who represented Opposition Leader Abdul Hadi Awang at the Parliament lobby.

Those who inked the document, included notable politicians such as Dr Amien Rais, who is the Indonesian parliament speaker and leader of Partai Amanat Nasional, Prof Dr Deliar Noer, leader of the Partai Ummat Islam and Fahmi Idris, chairperson of the Golkar party.

Others included academics, representatives from non-governmental organisations and the media.

The four-point petition was supposed to have been submitted by prominent Indonesian human rights lawyer Dr Adnan Buyong Nasution but he was denied entry by immigration authorities on Tuesday.

His colleague, Dr Bunga Kejora Trihusodo submitted the petition, dated Oct 8, on his behalf.

Kamaruddin, who accepted the petition on behalf of Opposition Leader Abdul Hadi Awang, said the document will be forwarded to the government.