{
  "id": 16692575,
  "title": "Nancy Shukri warns withholding money for basic needs can amount to domestic abuse, urges victims to seek help",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/nancy-shukri-warns-withholding-money-for-basic-needs-can-amount-to-16692575",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T01:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/27/nancy-shukri-warns-withholding-money-for-basic-needs-can-amount-to-domestic-abuse-urges-victims-to-seek-help/240741"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has cautioned that denying basic necessities such as money for clothing or reprimanding partners over online purchases could constitute economic abuse within a household. Shukri emphasized that domestic violence extends beyond physical and emotional abuse to include economic control, which can significantly impact a victim's well-being and self-confidence. She cited everyday scenarios where a partner fails to provide funds for essentials, leaving the victim without financial autonomy. For instance, a husband expecting his wife to prepare meals without remuneration or a wife unable to purchase clothes due to lack of funds, even when ordering online, may face scolding from her husband. This form of financial control can strip victims of their autonomy, especially when they lack income or access to funds. According to Shukri, police statistics have shown a rise in domestic violence cases, increasing from 5,507 in 2023 to 7,016 in 2024 and 7,391 in 2025, with 5,278 cases reported between January and August 2025. Despite the increase, Shukri highlighted that many victims remain silent due to fear, even after filing reports and later withdrawing them. The ministry offers various forms of support, including counseling services, intervention measures, and financial assistance to enable victims to attend court proceedings if needed. Shukri stressed that addressing domestic violence is crucial to protect children who witness abuse at home, as such experiences can influence their views on family relationships as they grow older. She urged the public to report any known or suspected incidents to Talian Kasih at 15999 or via a WhatsApp message to 019-2615999.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Being denied money for clothing, reprimanded over online purchases or forced to rely...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Denying spouse money may constitute domestic violence, says Nancy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/denying-spouse-money-may-constitute-domestic-violence-says-nancy",
        "published": "2026-10-27T00:32:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}