Ministry will push through adjustments to Domestic Violence Act


Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul KarimMinister of Women, Family and Community Development during the briefing on the new ammendments to be passed on the Domestic Violence Act 1994. For INDVANEW and SCDVA1907. RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star.

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act 2017 is set to be tabled for second and third readings when Parliament convenes on Monday.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the Bill was expected to be the first one to be tabled and debated on July 24.

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