MPs: Table Bill fast to curb sexual harassment


SEVERAL MPs urged the government to immediately table the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill in Parliament to protect women’s interests and safety.

Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim (GPS-Batang Lupar) said although there were provisions in the Penal Code, the Employment Act 1955 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 on the matter, there were many grey areas, especially when it involves cyber sexual harassment.

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