DISCLOSURE in the Dewan Rakyat on the scale of domestic violence affecting males in our country, with more 6,000 cases reported in the last four years and 1,183 as of July 2025 is timely. This revelation compels us to speak out. To our fellow brothers, fathers, sons, and friends: you are not alone. There is nothing to be ashamed of, and society should no longer allow this issue to fester in the dark.
We must confront the uncomfortable truth that society's rigid expectations of manhood can make it profoundly difficult for male victims to come forward. Many fear being judged, not being believed, belittled or being viewed as less of a man. These fears are valid, but they should not be a barrier to safety and healing.
