Among the crowd gathered outside the Federal Court in Putrajaya today for a rare review on jailed PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy conviction, were activists from the 1998 Reformasi movement.

Many of them were unhappy over the involvement of opposition leaders with former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, whom they insisted was the man responsible for putting Anwar behind bars.

Activist Nashita Md Noor told Malaysiakini that she had yet to see a figure capable of replacing Anwar and uniting the people for a better Malaysia.

"We have yet to see a leader who can give hope to the people," said Nashita who was accompanied by her husband Bad Latif, also a former ISA detainee.

Nashita said the Malaysian political scene today is so divided and many of her fellow activists had over the years, felt a loss of hope for change.

"This has been going on since the loss of Anwar and death of (former PAS spiritual adviser) Nik Aziz (Nik Mat)," she said, adding that a decision in favour of Anwar would breathe new hope to his supporters and Malaysia.

This would also end speculation over other candidates for a Pakatan Harapan prime minister, she added.

Nashita herself had been actively fighting against alleged injustices under Mahathir's regime, and now against Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Former PKR senator Dr Syed Hussin Ali, meanwhile, noted that it was unlikely Mahathir would make an appearance today, despite his recent reconciliation with Anwar.

"He (Mahathir) will not come because he already said he did not want to influence the crowd to pressure the judges.

"But you can also see today that the crowd did not pressure the judges. We are just here to show support...," said the veteran politician who is also a former ISA detainee.

PKR-linked NGO Jingga 13 coordinator Fariz Musa earlier told the crowd that Anwar's freedom would pave the way for his appointment as Malaysia's prime minister.

Used to being at the forefront of PKR-led rallies, Fariz today spoke from a wheelchair as his right leg had been amputated due to diabetes.

"I came here to support Anwar. We are hoping for a positive decision today...," said Fariz who came from Terengganu and was accompanied by his father and brother.

Other activists present outside the Federal Court included disabled activist Isaiah Jacob and labour activist Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud, alongside NGOs Otai Reformasi and Free Anwar, among others.