Make stalking a crime, women’s group urges


Stalking comprises harmful, obsessive behaviours that disrupt the lives of victims and cause extreme distress. Photo: Pixabay

On Apr 14, a woman was stabbed to death by a man believed to be her boyfriend. Although she had made numerous police reports about stalking incidents, including break-ins by the man, the most recent one being a month before her murder, absolutely nothing was done to protect her.

“If stalking was a crime, the man would have been arrested; and the police would have helped the victim get a protection order. This could have saved her life, ” says Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) in a recent statement.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

family , lifestyle , woman , stalking , crime , WAO

   

Next In Family

StarSilver: Keep working your body as you age
Social workers have made a difference in our lives, three families reveal
Malaysian social workers are heroes in the shadows whose vocation remains unrecognised
StarSilver: Initiative to help seniors build muscle strength, live better
Why many countries add a minute amount of fluoride to public water supplies
The pandemic may be over, but pregnant women should still get Covid-19 shot
Protecting children's rights requires everyone's cooperation
Anxieties drive falling birth rate in Germany
Fostering stability: Why parental trust is key in managing teenagers
Teens in turmoil: 25% of British teens say they are unhappy with their lives

Others Also Read