Pandelela: I shared my ‘not so nice' experience to support other sexual harassment victims


PETALING JAYA: After being questioned why she chose now to bring up her past experience with sexual harassment, national diving star Datuk Pandelela Rinong said she wanted to offer support to other victims out there.

The Olympic medallist, who recently revealed that she got bullied by a former coach after she confronted him for his lewd jokes, said she also hoped to encourage future victims to be brave and speak up.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Nation

Jais to tighten religious school teachers' screening to ensure student safety
Police seize phone of PAS chief Hadi Awang’s Facebook admin
Strengthen TVET to produce skilled, competitive workforce
Anwar receives royal honour from Brunei Sultan
Sabah Day provides platform to appreciate state’s history, identity and culture
Woman killed by falling pole after driver crashes into Cheras food court
Sabah working on reviving idle padi land using modern technology, Jamawi
Lam Thye calls for 'safe and age-friendly' infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur
198 undocumented workers detained in early-morning Subang Jaya raid
Terengganu Perhilitan probes wild elephant complaint

Others Also Read