SARI@KRT programme to help 1,400 domestic violence survivors nationwide rebuild lives, says Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has launched the Santun Kas...
The Malaysian government has launched the Santun Kasih Pemandiri@Keganasan Rumah Tangga (SARI@KRT) programme to support 1,400 domestic violence survivors across the country. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri inaugurated the initiative at the Road to Eliminate Violence Against Women (EVAW) 2026 event, emphasizing the program's focus on psychosocial support, legal assistance, and economic empowerment.
The government aims to address the rise in domestic violence cases, up from 3,678 in the same period of the previous year to 4,014 cases reported between January and June 2023. With cases attributed to misunderstandings, drug abuse, and financial stress, Nancy stressed the necessity of addressing financial abuse and the importance of shared responsibility in providing financial support for families.
The SARI@KRT programme seeks to empower survivors and guide them towards self-reliance and a safer future, highlighting the role of KPWKM's special allowance for court proceedings and the availability of helplines such as Talian Kasih 15999 and Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) for confidential support.
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