Domestic violence: 12 mosques in FT to serve as complaint, counselling centres, says Nancy


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12 mosques in the Federal Territories have been selected as centres to receive complaints and provide counselling for victims of domestic violence, who need advice, psychological support or counselling, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Additionally, the Women, Family and Community Development Minister said that two mosques, namely the Federal Territory Mosque (Jalan Duta) and Al Ghufran Mosque (Taman Tun Dr Ismail) in Kuala Lumpur were chosen as transit centres for domestic violence victims to enable them to seek protection.

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