Yeoh: One out of 20 domestic abuse victims are men


KUALA LUMPUR: Sexual dysfunction, jealousy and asking for a divorce were among the factors that led to cases of domestic violence recorded by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

Its Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh, also expressed worry that many more cases go unreported – including husbands who are abused by their wives.

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