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Sexual Harassment Cases in Malaysia Surge to 1,038 Annually as Awareness Grows

Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development reports 388 sexual harassment cases in the first five months of 2024, with annual figures rising from 477 in 2022 to 1,038 last year, attributed partly to increased victim courage.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Penang PH Commits to More Women Candidates, But Recruitment Remains Uphill Battle

Penang Pakatan Harapan aims to field additional women candidates in the next state election, though Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow acknowledges persistent challenges in identifying and recruiting qualified female contenders willing to enter the political arena.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sexual Harassment Cases in Malaysia Surge to 1,038 Annually as Awareness Grows

Penang PH Commits to More Women Candidates, But Recruitment Remains Uphill Battle

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