Some 4k brave rain to see Anwar in Alor Setar By Raveena Nagotra

Malaysiakini : Some 4,000 people braved the rain in Alor Setar, Kedah, tonight for a chance to see Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the state’s Madani rally.

Most have sought shelter under tents set up around the Dataran Stargate venue, though some have come prepared with umbrellas and raincoats.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his entourage arrive at Alor Setar airport via a Royal Malaysian Air Force jet on April 28, 2023.

Anwar arrived later at 9pm as the rain subsided. He will be launching “unity” buses and trucks at 10.15pm and address the crowd, according to the event’s itinerary. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is also attending the rally, along with four other ministers Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Salahuddin Ayub, Fahmi Fadzil and Nga Kor Ming.

The carnival-like event had started in the afternoon. A clown was seen delighting children by offering them balloon animals. Attendees were also given T-shirts with the “Malaysia Madani” logo, and vouchers to be used at food and drink stalls in the area.

It also features lucky draws and as well performances including by the famous singers Siti Nurhaliza and Amy Search, interspersed between political speeches by government figures. Earlier in the afternoon, Anwar, Salahuddin, Saifuddin and Hulu Langat MP Mohd Sany Hamzan had made a brief visit to the venue to greet the crowd.

IndigoHamster4797 : You guys are impatient. With rain, in Kedah, pre-Aidilfitri open house is already 2000 people.

I am sure J-Kom will announce that during open house 250,000 turns up and the whole event only cost government RM 100,000 as many Kedahans willingly donated to the Tabung Open House Madani.

PMX is a very popular person in Kedah, especially with the recent sharing of Bernas’ profit with paddy farmers there. I am certain with his popularity, 250,000 people will turn up, at least!

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