1,900 complaints of domestic violence received since MCO began

 

Pilot projects will be carried out in Johor and Selangor to provide protection for victims of domestic violence.

MUAR: The women, family and community development ministry has received 1,929 complaints on domestic violence since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented on March 18.

Its minister, Rina Harun, said Selangor recorded the highest number of cases at 375, followed by Johor with 264.

She said the complaints were received through the Talian Kasih hotline (15999) and they involved physical, emotional and sexual violence.

Rina Harun.

“That is why in Budget 2021, we have proposed setting up local social support centres to provide protection to victims of domestic violence.

“Pilot projects will be carried out in Johor and Selangor,” she told reporters after attending a function in Parit Keroma here.

In the budget tabled on Friday, the government announced an allocation of RM21 million for the setting up of local social support centres to address domestic violence.

The centres, which will be run in collaboration with NGOs, aim to provide social protection and moral support to women who are victims of domestic violence, divorce and abuse. - FMT