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The most common form of sexual harassment experienced by Malaysian women is sexual assault (59%), followed by verbal comments of a sexual nature (48%), flashing (29%) and unwanted sexualised photography or videography (20%).
29 Mac 2023 · The Act, which was first tabled in Parliament in December 2021 (“Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill tabled in Parliament”), passed by the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in July 2022 (“Malaysia passes Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill with very minor amendments, despite widespread criticism”), and gazetted as an Act in October ...
21 Jul 2022 · KUALA LUMPUR: After more than a decade, the nation finally has laws to protect both women and men from sexual harassment. The Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill was passed in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday ...
A survey conducted by the Women’s Aid Organization ( WAO) in Malaysia reported that 62% of 1,010 Malaysian women had experienced sexual harassment at their workplace. Fortunately, Malaysia has laws that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.
Part XVA, Section 81A till 81G, states how to complain about sexual harassment at the workplace and the mandatory duty to enquire by the employer on sexual harassment complaints. It also lists down appropriate actions to be taken by the employer if sexual harassment is proven.
Experienced Being Sexually Harassed Verbally When Walking on the Streets. When asked whether they have experienced being sexually harassed verbally when walking on the streets: 57% said they are sexually harassed verbally on a regular basis when walking on the streets.
13 Mei 2024 · Sexual harassment, as defined in Section 2 of the Employment Act 1955 and the Code of Practice on the Prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in 1999, includes any unwanted conduct that is sexual in nature and can be by way of physical, verbal, or gestural actions.
