'Dress sexy a bit, lah': Tackling sexual harassment in Malaysia

While waiting for the sexual harassment bill to be passed, victims are coming forward more and more, to expose their harassers online.

Ensure right type of Bill is tabled

FROM ENDORSED BY THE FOLLOWING JOINT ACTION GROUP FOR GENDER EQUALITY (JAG) MEMBER ORGANISATIONS: All Women’s Action Society, Association of Women Lawyers, Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor, Justice for Sisters, KRYSS Network, Perak Women for Women, Sisters in Islam, Sabah Women’s Action-Resource Group, Sarawak Women for Women Society, Tenaganita, Women’s Aid Organisation

Hannah Yeoh expects to be called up to Bukit Aman next Tuesday (June 23)

PETALING JAYA: Hannah Yeoh is expected to be called up to Bukit Aman over her Tweet about the future of the National Strategy Plan in handling the causes of child marriage next Tuesday (June 23).

Malaysia not fulfilling legal obligations in treatment of refugees

Perlis mufti meets with Syariah chief judge to discuss polygamy, drawing criticism from SIS

PETALING JAYA: Perlis mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has met with state Syariah Chief Judge to discuss the issue of polygamy.

Emergency measures needed to help victims of violence be safe

Movement restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus may result in violence in homes becoming more frequent, severe and dangerous. More needs to be done to help those in need.

MCA Youth criticises Siti Zailah for domestic abuse video

PETALING JAYA: Deputy Women and Family Development Minister Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff faced backlash for her advice on domestic relationships, including criticism from MCA Youth.

Using their art to challenge the patriachy

Three women artists use their art to provoke thought and challenge patrichal belief systems that are harmful.

Ministry faces backlash over posters

PETALING JAYA: A series of posters on “Kebahagian Rumahtangga” (Household Happiness) posted on the Women and Family Develop­ment Ministry’s Facebook page has raised the ire of women because of their sexist messaging that does not only stereotype women, but also insinuates that women are responsible for domestic conflict.

Talian Kasih back in service

PETALING JAYA: The Talian Kasih hotline, which was initially suspended for two weeks due to the movement control order (MCO), has been reactivated, says Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun following criticism from politicians and women’s groups.