Kuala lumpur: More than 5,000 supporters have already flocked to Stadium Sultan Ibrahim here tonight to watch the Tier 1 friendly match between Malaysia and Palestine, scheduled to kick off at 9 pm.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, local supporters were not only seen donning Harimau Malaya jerseys but also wearing green attire as a sign of solidarity with Palestine which clearly reflects the spirit of togetherness and cross-border fraternity amidst the ongoing conflict.

Harimau Malaya supporter, Onn Abdul Rahman, 56, described the match as sentimental, viewing it as more than just a football game but a symbol of support for the Palestinian people’s struggle. “God willing, we will see a good performance from both teams. We are actually supporting both, Malaysia and Palestine. Perhaps two goals for each team, God willing,” said the father of three.

Muhammad Hazim Ikmal Abdullah, 15, came with his mother to show support for both nations. “The purpose of coming is to support both teams. As is well known, most Malaysians support Palestine given the current uncertain situation. For tonight, I hope it will be intense, maybe 2-1. Tonight is a meaningful night,” he said.

Meanwhile, Abib Al Saiad, 22, a student from Palestine at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), expressed his hope for a harmonious and exciting match. “This is the first time I come here, so insya-Allah we will see good performance from both teams, and we actually support both teams. We support Malaysia and Palestine, insya-Allah. Maybe two goals for both teams, insya-Allah,” he said.