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Activists march on Dataran Merdeka, demand opportunities for women

A group of women hold a banner demanding their voice be heard during the International Women’s Day march in Kuala Lumpur, today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, March 8, 2020.

DESPITE the spread of the Covid-19 virus, people thronged the streets of Kuala Lumpur to march for International Women’s Day, this morning. The march started from Sogo Shopping Mall at 10.30am and ended at Dataran Merdeka, where the activists took turns to speak to the crowd. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

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