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.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Govt seizes impure gold worth RM82,725 in Kuchai Lama raid
'We are very close': Barisan's Lamag candidate dismisses claims of rift with Kinabatangan candidate
Anwar given clean bill of health after routine check-up
PPP rejoins Barisan as component party, says Zahid
Landslide at Taman Bukit Teratai, no casualties reported
Nadia Kesuma to be laid to rest in Jeddah, says husband
All seats to be contested in Melaka if no alliance with Barisan, says Loke
Girl, 4, critically injured after being hit by Rescue Department vehicle in Bachok
Tambunan hospital staff killed, colleague seriously hurt in Keningau crash
Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘Yeye’ culture across all service branches

Others Also Read