TANAH MERAH – Nearly 20,000 supporters from across the country converged at Kota Harmoni here on Saturday for the inaugural Reset Malaysia Convention, marking one of the movement’s largest gatherings to date.
The convention site began filling up as early as 9am, with participants dressed in white as a symbol of unity and solidarity.
Tanah Merah MP and host of the convention Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz described the event as a historic milestone, noting that it had successfully brought together supporters from diverse backgrounds under one platform.
He said the overwhelming turnout reflected the public’s desire to see efforts aimed at fostering unity, stability and a better future for the country.
“Today’s convention will go down as a historic moment. The presence of participants from across the nation shows that the people welcome the unity efforts that are currently being championed.
“We are not here to be hostile towards anyone, nor are we here to attack any party. Instead, we have gathered to take a step forward in uniting the ummah and strengthening the solidarity of the Malay-Muslim community,” he said in his address at the convention.
Ikmal stressed that the unity initiative was not intended to sideline other communities, but rather to ensure Malaysia remains peaceful and harmonious through mutual respect among its diverse population.
“We want to ensure that this country continues to enjoy peace and harmony. At the same time, relations among different communities must continue to be strengthened through respect and understanding,” he added.
He also described the presence of Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who officiated the convention around 4pm, as a great honour for supporters in attendance.
He said Abdul Hadi is widely respected not only as an Islamic scholar but also as a political leader who has helped steer Pas to numerous achievements, transforming it into one of the country’s most influential political parties.
The convention drew attendees from various segments of society, including professionals, youths, entrepreneurs, community activists, Orang Asli representatives and supporters from multiple states.
Several former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leaders were also present, including Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik and Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, alongside Pas leaders and political figures from across the country.
Also in attendance were Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, who is also the Terengganu Menteri Besar, Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai and Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud.
The Reset Malaysia movement, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, has increasingly attracted public attention after drawing a substantial crowd to its maiden convention in Tanah Merah.
The strong turnout is seen as an early indication that the movement possesses a distinct appeal and could potentially play a significant role in shaping Malaysia’s political landscape in the years ahead.