Swift justice on the cards


KUALA LUMPUR: With the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act in place – and a promise that any case brought to the tribunal will be settled within 60 days – more victims are likely to come forward with their complaints.

A survey conducted by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) showed that over 80% of the respondents felt confident about reporting cases.

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