PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun has urged police to quickly investigate the incident involving a woman who was allegedly sexually harassed by a policeman at a roadblock.
A woman had recently claimed she was sexually harassed by a policeman and forced to give her phone number when stopped at a roadblock along Jalan Duta on Saturday (Feb 13).
The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said she is taking the incident seriously, especially as it involves an enforcement member.
"I urge the PDRM to make an immediate investigation so that the victim is protected and the perpetrator is prosecuted if found guilty.
"In handling this issue, I sincerely hope that all parties give mutual respect and do not question the overall credibility of the police which has sacrificed a lot in ensuring national security," she said in a statement on Monday (Feb 15).
Rina said the ministry is committed in its efforts to enact a specific legislation related to sexual harassment, with its draft currently under review by the government which will later be tabled in Parliament.
"This specific legislation is very important and complementary to existing laws so that the issue of sexual harassment can be addressed more effectively and so that victims can be protected, regardless of gender.
Rina has called on all Malaysians, especially women to come forward to file a report if faced with any form of sexual harassment.
"The ministry is ready to help and victims can channel complaints through Talian Kasih 15999 and its Whatsapp Line 019-26 15999 which operates 24 hours.
"Let us continue to practice respect among one another and work together to combat acts of sexual harassment, as well as eliminating all forms of violence and gender-based discrimination," she said.
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