Sexual harassment victims need to report and bring the perpetrators to justice

The first step to combat sexual harassment is to document the evidence in a chronological order and detailed manner. Photo: 123rf.com

Without a law that effectively addresses sexual harassment in Malaysia, reporting it can be extremely daunting, notes Sisters in Islam (SIS) executive director Rozana Isa.

“Often, a victim thinks of the immediate implications to herself – if she speaks up against the perpetrator, will it negatively affect her job/studies, ” she says.