70 activists embark on Kuantan-KL green march



About 70 people have been participating in a 300km impetus from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur to pressure a government to disallow a Lynas singular earth plant from handling as well as highlight other environmental issues.

azlanLed by Himpunan Hijau chairperson Wong Tack, a seasoned campaigner opposite Lynas, a organisation fabricated during Kuantan's MPK Field 1 during around 8am prior to departing, cheered upon by some 400 supporters.

Among a participants have been 12 indigenous people of Sarawak, who have been protesting opposite hydroelectric dams plan in their state. Also participating have been Bersih steering cabinet members Liau Kok Fah as well as Wong Chin Huat.
Prayers as well as coconuts

The mount out participant is a 70-year-old man, who is attempting to impetus a entire tour unclothed foot.

According to Himpunan Hijau broadside chief Lee Chean Chung, prior to a march, Islamic, Buddhist as well as Christian prayers for safety were held.

NONEThe organisation also stopped during a Hindu church later to smash 50 coconuts as an charity in as well as with Deepavali, which is distinguished today.

"Liao as well as Chin Huat also crushed eight coconuts to symbolize Bersih's eight demands for electoral reforms," pronounced Lee.

Lee pronounced a groups is approaching to walk 30km currently as well as they will stay during Gambang! for a n ight.
Auspicious day

Police as well as special bend personnel were speckled during a event launch, but but they did not interfere.

NONEWong Tack (middle in picture) toldMalaysiakinilater which he was really excited because he did not design so most people

"Today is Deepavali as well as you feel which it is really meaningful. We wish to walk from darkness to a light.

"In this thirteen days, a people will be united as well as you will walk to parliament to make our voices heard," he said.
At noon, a organisation pennyless for a discerning lunch prior to resuming their journey. By about 3pm, a sky opened. A not as big organisation one after another their walk while donning sleet coats.
The organisation is approaching to arrive during a gates of Parliament upon Nov 26. The organisation has planned stopovers during Maran, Temerloh, Mentakab, Bentong as well as Genting Highland along a way.
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