Azalina calls for in-depth look into violence against young women

Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said has urged for a thorough investigation into the root causes of recent violence and murder cases involving young people, particularly women. She noted that many of the victims were women and the perpetrators were often people they knew, such as classmates or university friends.

Azalina expressed concern during a press conference in Parliament, stating that the rising number of such incidents is deeply worrying and requires serious attention. She emphasized that the individuals responsible may have acted due to factors like rejection, jealousy, or other gender-based violence reasons. The minister called for a comprehensive examination of these cases, noting that women are increasingly becoming victims of violent situations.

Azalina stressed the importance of victims reporting incidents to the authorities promptly to seek justice and prevent further harm. She also advocated for strengthening the Anti-Bullying Tribunal to raise awareness among students about the importance of reporting bullying, harassment, or violence.