MCA Youth chief Nicole Wong has drubbed Women, Family, and Community Development Deputy Minister Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff over the latter's advice on domestic relationships.
"I am sorry to say this, but Siti Zailah isn't fit to become the deputy minister of the ministry.
"To be quiet towards a husband's abusive behaviour? This is utterly unacceptable!" Wong tweeted this evening.
I am sorry to say this, but Siti Zailah isn't fit to become the Deputy Minister of KPWKM.
To be quiet towards husband's abusive behavior? This is utterly unacceptable! twitter.com/malaysiakini/s…
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Yesterday, Siti Zailah (above) posted a video clip on her social media accounts where she acknowledged the movement control order might put stress on families leading to domestic violence.
In view of this, she provided three "tips" on how to defuse tensions including being appreciative, showing forgiveness and being religious.
She also said that victims of domestic abuse should contact her ministry's Talian Kasih hotline for help.
Although Siti Zailah did not overtly say women should be patient and accept and forgive their abusive partners, many critics, including social activist Marina Mahathir, have interpreted her message as such in the context of the entire video clip.
Sisters in Islam (SIS) said the underlying tone that women should remain patient, accept and forgive their partner's abusive attitude was wrong.
SIS said Siti Zailah and the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry should have been clearer in their messaging on protecting women and children from abusive husbands and fathers. - Mkini
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