Marie Claire Launches “Reclaim Our Streets” Awareness Campaign

Thanks to all the horror stories I have heard and read about over the years, I rarely carry a handbag when I am walking around KL streets. I don’t like having to look over my shoulder or shuddering if someone brushes against me in a crowded area. However, I shouldn’t have to feel this way, no woman should as we all should feel safe wherever we may be.

Recognising this, Marie Claire Malaysia has launched its “Reclaim Our Streets” Awareness Campaign in an effort to take a stance against snatch thefts in Malaysia, as well as to highlight the issues surrounding violent snatch thefts that deliberately target women. The campaign will involve encouraging members of the public (men are especially encouraged to lend their support) to sign Marie Claire Malaysia’s anti-snatch theft petition from May 2011 to July 2011, after which Marie Claire Malaysia intends to submit the petition to the Home Ministry, complete with the signatures collected over those three months.

Members of the public can sign the petition at selected retail outlets in Pavilion, Starhill, 1 Utama, Bangsar Village II, The Gardens, Parkson KLCC & Pavilion, Tangs Pavilion & Empire Gallery Subang. Alternatively, those interested in participating can also access the petition online at here.

The first 200 to sign the petition at the venue will get an exclusive goodie bag from The Body Shop.