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.

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