Former PAS MP Nik Abduh appeared outside the Putrajaya Palace of Justice to attend a rally in support of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib, but was stopped by the police for not registering in advance.
The former Member of Parliament for the Bachok constituency and son of the late Tan Sri Nik Aziz, the spiritual leader of PAS, stated that he came to Putrajaya from Kelantan in a personal capacity.
This PAS senator told the media present: "I am here in a personal capacity and am not sure if other senior leaders of PAS will attend."
In addition to him, UMNO stalwart and former Kedah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah was also spotted near the Palace of Justice.
Yesterday, UMNO President and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid reminded party members not to participate in the rally planned for Putrajaya next year.
He stated that those who insist on participating in the rally must bear the risks that they might face.
"If anyone attends the rally, they must bear the risks on their own. Therefore, we hope that no divisions or branches will formally participate."
The National Palace announced last Friday that any application for pardon or sentence reduction must be submitted by the prisoner personally and reviewed by the Pardons Board chaired by the King.
Subsequently, UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf announced on January 3rd the cancellation of the rally in support of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib which was scheduled for the Palace of Justice.
Currently, only PAS and Malay Muslim NGOs have stated they will not withdraw from the rally.
The police also warned the public yesterday not to attend the rally in support of Najib at the Palace of Justice this morning, as the rally does not have the approval of the landowner, violating the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Putrajaya Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham stated that the police will take stern action against those participating as they are violating existing laws.
He said the police would set up several roadblocks at the entrances to Putrajaya and conduct strict checks on all individuals entering the area.
"This is to ensure that nobody is carrying any weapons, banners, or banners containing obscene or inflammatory words. The public is reminded not to participate in tomorrow's rally."
The Court of Appeal is scheduled on Monday (6th) to hear Najib's appeal against the High Court's supplementary order ruling.
Najib filed for judicial review with the High Court seeking government confirmation if the 16th King, Sultan Abdullah, had issued a supplementary order allowing him to serve his sentence at home, but this application was rejected by the High Court.