As at 6.25pm today, the e-petition started by Isma on Oct 2 has garnered 11,050 signatures.
This comes as the much anticipated trial against Abdullah Zaik was postponed today to Dec 22, pending the constitutional challenge against the Sedition Act by law lecturer Azmi Sharom.
According to the petition, Abdullah Zaik is a "scapegoat" and was merely for defending Islam, Malays and the royal institution.
It adds that Abdullah Zaik (right) was "warning" those who are "insolent" for questioning the position of Islam, Malays and the royal institution."(He also) reminded them of the historical facts on the position of Malays and the newcomers before and during the formation of an independent Malaysia.
"As a result, the Isma president has been the target of attacks by evangelist and chauvinists, to the extent of being charged under the Sedition Act," the petition reads.
Solidarity campaign
The petition is just one part of Isma’s campaign in support of its president.
Earlier, the vocal NGO launched a YouTube video urging all Malays to attend the trial in support of Islam, Malays and the royal institution.
Isma also urged supporters to change their social media avatars with a picture of Abdullah Zaik with the caption: "We are all Abdullah Zaik."
Its international chapters, mostly consisting of students, have also launched Youtube videos in solidarity with Abdullah Zaik.Meanwhile, the petition also questions DAP’s stand on the Sedition Act, having called for its abolition, but at the same time lodging police reports which led to Abdullah Zaik’s charging.
"Ironically, there are many seditious statements on the position of Islam, Malays and the royal institution which have not been prosecuted until today," it reads.
Abdullah Zaik is charged with making seditious remarks, when he said that Malaysian Chinese are "intruders".
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