KUDOS to the brave young lady for standing up to those who tried to trivialise rape. We, the civilised people of Malaysia regardless of gender, stand by you in calling rape what it is – a heinous crime that takes a heavy toll on society.
The joke by her school teacher and threat from her school mate as well as the condescending comments she received thereafter are insensitive reflections of normalised sexual harassment. They reflect the lack of awareness and understanding of gender-based violence.
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