Hundreds join 'Himpunan Melayu Berdaulat' rally in KL
The rally, which began at around 2.30pm, was held simultaneously at four main locations - Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, Jalan Raja Laut, and Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kampung Baru - before participants marched towards the Sogo department store.
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