1,986 domestic violence cases reported during MCO period up to Aug 20

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a total of 1,986 domestic violence cases during the movement control order (MCO) period from March 18 to Aug 20 this year, Parliament was told.

Deputy Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff said statistics from the police showed a total of 918 cases were recorded from Jan 1 to March 17.