PUTRAJAYA: The Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal, under the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, has issued its first award in the case of a physical sexual harassment complaint by a female employee against her male employer.
After considering the testimony and evidence presented, the tribunal determined that the complainant had successfully proved that the respondent had sexually harassed her.
Consequently, the tribunal ordered the respondent to issue a public apology as requested by the complainant.
The award was issued within 60 days from the date of the first hearing on May 23, 2024, in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022.
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal provides an alternative channel to civil courts for handling sexual harassment complaints swiftly, easily and at minimal cost.
Victims of sexual harassment are encouraged to come forward and file complaints at the Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal counter at the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry office in Putrajaya, or contact the Talian Kasih helpline at 15999 for any inquiries.
