Estranged opposition and Independent lawmakers set aside their differences today to sign a petition protesting the arrest of three MPs over the Bersih rally.

Among those who signed the petition was former Selangor menteri besar Khalid Ibrahim, and PAS MPs Siti Zailah Mohd Yusof, Nik Mazian Nik Mohamad, Ahmad Baihaki Atiqullah, Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli and Mahfuz Omar.

They were among 44 lawmakers who signed the petition addressed to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.