Batu Kawan MP submits petition to speed up tabling of Sexual Harassment Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: A petition was read out in Parliament on Thursday (Dec 17), asking the House to expedite the tabling of the Sexual Harassment Bill to help victims.

Kasthuri Patto (pic) (PH-Batu Kawan) stood up and read the petition under Standing Order 19 on behalf of some 512 Malaysians who urged the House to take note on the seriousness of sexual harassment issues in the country.

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