5,862 kes keganasan rumah tangan direkod hingga September

According to data recorded by the police from January to September, there have been 5,862 domestic violence cases in Malaysia, indicating that this issue continues to require serious attention and various actions from multiple parties. The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Nancy Shukri, stated that domestic violence cases in the country increased by 3.9% in 2025, rising from 7,116 cases in the previous year to 7,391 cases.

She emphasized that behind each statistic are individuals and families, including children, who require protection, support, and recovery. Domestic violence encompasses not only physical injuries but also emotional and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, verbal attacks, imprisonment, injury to property, and financial control. The advancement of digital technology has also led to new forms of domestic violence, such as surveillance, disruption, and digital manipulation, which can leave long-lasting emotional and psychological effects on victims.

In response to these changes, Nancy Shukri announced the launch of the National Family Welfare Foundation (DKKN) 2026-2030, addressing demographic changes, rising social risks, gender inequality, mental health issues, digital technology advancements, and increasingly complex family dynamics. The KPWKM has also implemented several initiatives, including the Wonderful Life program by the Welfare Department, the Women's Advancement and Gender Violence Prevention program by the Women's Development Department, and strengthening the WAJA Volunteer Squad program.

Nancy emphasized that addressing domestic violence requires collaboration from all parties, not just one agency. "This domestic violence issue is a national issue, we need synergy, unity, and cooperation across ministries, agencies, NGOs, and the entire community," she said. The symposium served as a platform to gather insights and opinions from stakeholders to identify challenges and improve mechanisms for supporting and protecting victims.

The symposium took place in two parts, with the first session held on the same day and the second scheduled for mid-November in Kelantan.