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The Star
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johor govt steps up awareness campaign on domestic violence
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A total of 282 cases of domestic violence were reported in Johor in the first four months of the year, the state assembly heard. Women, family and community development committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the information released by police also showed that 724 domestic violence cases were recorded throughout last year. 'In efforts to raise more awareness about domestic violence, about 80 programmes were conducted in Johor, involving 8,231 participants. 'This year, the state government also spent RM50,000 to produce (visual materials) about sexual harassment and domestic violence that will be shared on mainstream and digital media platforms,' she said during the state assembly sitting at Kota Iskandar here on Friday (May 23). Haslinda Salleh (BN-Tenang) wanted to know domestic violence statistics in the past two years and what was being done to tackle the problem. Khairin-Nisa added that the materials aim to create awareness and educate the public about sexual harassment and domestic violence, as well as to spread information about the support and assistance available to victims. She said they include short videos, motion graphics and posters, which would be circulated in two phases. 'Phase one of the project has been completed and is being disseminated on social media, digital billboards at every local council statewide, and also on selected buses,' she added.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Johor govt ramps up anti-abuse campaigns as state records 282 domestic violence cases in four months
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 23 — A total of 282 domestic violence cases were recorded in Johor from January to April this year, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the Johor government was always aware and concerned about protecting the welfare, safety, and rights of women in the state. According to her, various proactive measures to address violence against women, including sexual harassment, had been implemented statewide throughout 2024. 'A total of 8,231 participants took part in the programmes, both face-to-face and online. To strengthen advocacy efforts, the Johor government has allocated RM50,000 for the production of anti-sexual harassment and domestic violence advocacy videos, which will be shared through mass and digital media. 'The videos aim to raise community awareness on sexual harassment and domestic violence; to share guidelines and notices related to the issue; to provide information on government psychosocial assistance and services; and to foster strategic collaboration among various parties to enhance awareness and prevention,' she said. She said this in a written reply to a question from Haslinda Salleh (BN-Tenang) regarding the statistics of domestic violence cases in Johor and the measures taken to address the issue. Elaborating, Khairin-Nisa, who is the Serom assemblyman, said the development of advocacy materials was conducted in two phases, which included producing two short videos, two motion graphics, and five posters. She said the videos produced in the first phase of the initiative would be promoted through social media, LED digital displays, bunting, and video screenings on Causeway Link buses operated by Handal Indah. 'The state government is also actively establishing ongoing strategic collaborations with various parties to expand the reach of advocacy messages to all parts of Johor. 'This initiative demonstrates the Johor government's strong commitment to combating sexual harassment and domestic violence, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of the people, particularly women and families,' she said. — Bernama
