Activist stages hunger strike, calls for change in handling of Covid-19 pandemic


Photo by Nathaniel Tan

PETALING JAYA: As Covid-19 numbers continue to surge, an activist has staged a hunger strike in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, calling for immediate intervention by the authorities in the way the pandemic is being managed.

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, strategic communications consultant Nathaniel Tan launched his hunger strike in a camping tent set up at the corner of Jalan Rahim Kajai and Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 on Wednesday (Aug 4) afternoon.

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