7,468 domestic violence cases last year


Women, Family and Community Development deputy director-general Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff (left) reading the speech on behalf of the Minister during the launch of Skuad Waja @ Johor at Taman Sinar Harapan here on Sunday (Feb 13).

JOHOR BARU: Some 7,468 domestic violence cases were reported to the police last year, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.

She said this is an increase of about 42% compared to 2020 where a total of 5,260 cases were reported.

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