KUALA LUMPUR: To ensure women in Selangor receive professional guidance when facing legal challenges, the Selangor DAP Wanita Legal Bureau launched a free Legal Advisory Programme in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2026.
The initiative provides Selangor women with initial legal consultations at no cost, helping them navigate their options and understand the necessary steps for their specific cases.
Selangor DAP Wanita chairman Yeo Bee Yin noted that many women remain unsure of where to turn when dealing with housing disputes, domestic abuse, or sexual assault.
“They do not know where to take the first step in seeking legal advice. So we hope that this programme would direct them to the right direction in pursuing legal advice and action for their problems,” the Puchong MP said during a press conference at the DAP headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
A panel of 10 practising lawyers has been formed to assist applicants, focusing primarily on: matrimonial and family issues, child custody, along with probate and Letters of Administration (Inheritance).
Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng, a member of the panel, stated that applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.
“They can apply online or reach out to any State Assemblyman's office. Once an application is received, a panel lawyer will contact the applicant based on the requirements of the case and language preference, which is available in Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil,” she said.
Ng added that if a case requires further legal action beyond the initial consultation, “applicants will be referred to relevant agencies,” such as the Selangor Legal Aid Department, the Selangor Legal Aid Fund, or the Selangor Legal Aid Centre.
The service is available to women residing in Selangor who are not currently represented by a solicitor.
Meanwhile, Wanita DAP chief and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching highlighted the growing digital threats facing women, particularly through the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“AI has supercharged the tools of harassment and violence.
For example, deepfake pornography is one of the fastest-growing forms of online abuse, and it is overwhelmingly weaponised against women and girls. Studies consistently show that over 90% of deepfake pornography features women,” she said.
For physical-world grievances, Teo reminded the public that the Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal—established in March 2024—remains a viable and efficient resource.
“It is affordable, because the victims can represent themselves without hiring any lawyers. Cases brought forth to the tribunal must also be resolved within 60 days,” she said.
