Domestic violence cases up by 42% last year, says Rina

Ministry deputy director-general Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff reading Rina's speech at the Skuad Waja @ Johor launch.

JOHOR BARU: Some 7,468 domestic violence cases were reported to police last year – a 42% increase from 5,260 in 2020, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.

"According to police statistics, domestic violence cases have been increasing by the day and there was a significant increase last year.