Malaysia records 5,278 domestic violence cases, with numbers still climbing, says Nancy Shukri (VIDEO)

A total of 5,278 domestic violence cases have been reported in Malaysia, with the numbers continuing to rise, according to Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The ministry is focusing on counselling and women's empowerment to help women understand their rights, build confidence and achieve financial independence.

Talian Kasih recorded 104,784 calls by October 2026, showing increased public awareness of the helpline and its support services.

KUCHING, Oct 17 — A total of 5,278 domestic violence cases have been reported in Malaysia, with the number continuing to rise, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

She said the ministry was placing greater emphasis on counselling and women’s empowerment to help women better understand their rights, build confidence and achieve financial independence.

“When women are financially independent, they can be more confident in standing up for themselves and are less likely to tolerate abuse,” Nancy told reporters at the EmpowerUS 2026 seminar at the Sarawak State Library here today.

Commenting on the recent case in Negeri Sembilan involving a 35-year-old female customs officer who was allegedly murdered by her husband, Nancy said the ministry was looking into providing assistance to the victim’s family and children.

“We are making preparations to provide assistance, particularly for the children and the family of the victim,” she said, adding that the ministry remained ready to assist families in need.

In July and August, 632 domestic violence cases were recorded in each month, up from 601 in June.

However, the figures remained below the 766 cases recorded in April, the highest monthly total so far in 2026.

Meanwhile, Talian Kasih recorded 104,784 calls as of October 2026, surpassing the 98,050 calls received throughout 2025.

Nancy said the increase in calls indicated growing public awareness of the helpline and the assistance it provides.

“Even children know what to do. It is not just for abuse; it is also for those who are facing problems with their families and need help,” she added. — The Borneo Post

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据部长拿督斯里南希·舒克里称，马来西亚共报告了5278起家庭暴力案件，而且这一数字还在持续上升。

该部委致力于为妇女提供咨询和赋权，帮助妇女了解自身权利，建立自信，实现经济独立。

截至 2026 年 10 月，Talian Kasih 记录了 104,784 个电话，表明公众对求助热线及其支持服务的认识有所提高。

古晋，10月17日讯——马来西亚妇女、家庭及社区发展部长拿督斯里南希·舒克里表示，马来西亚已报告5278起家庭暴力案件，而且案件数量还在持续上升。

她表示，该部正在更加重视咨询和妇女赋权，以帮助妇女更好地了解自己的权利，建立自信并实现经济独立。

“当女性经济独立时，她们会更有信心维护自身权益，也更不容易容忍虐待，”南希今天在砂拉越州立图书馆举行的 EmpowerUS 2026 研讨会上告诉记者。

针对森美兰州最近发生的35岁女海关官员被丈夫谋杀的案件，南希表示，该部门正在考虑向受害者家属和子女提供援助。

“我们正在准备提供援助，特别是为受害者的孩子和家人提供援助，”她说道，并补充说，该部随时准备帮助有需要的家庭。

7 月和 8 月，每个月都记录了 632 起家庭暴力案件，高于 6 月的 601 起。

然而，这些数字仍低于 4 月份记录的 766 例，这是 2026 年迄今为止最高的月度总数。

与此同时，截至 2026 年 10 月，Talian Kasih 已记录到 104,784 个电话，超过了 2025 年全年收到的 98,050 个电话。

南希表示，来电量的增加表明公众对求助热线及其提供的帮助的认识不断提高。

她补充说：“就连孩子都知道该怎么做。这不仅适用于遭受虐待的人，也适用于那些面临家庭问题、需要帮助的人。”——《婆罗洲邮报》

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