5,862 Domestic Violence Cases Recorded As Of Sept 2026 - Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) recorded 5,862 domestic violence cases from January to September this year, indicating that this issue still requires serious attention and concerted action from various parties.

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said domestic violence cases in the country increased by 3.9 per cent to 7,391 cases in 2025, compared with 7,116 cases the previous year.

“Behind every one of these figures are individuals and families, including children, who need protection, support and rehabilitation,” she said in her speech at the Symposium on Strengthening Policies to Address the Reality of Domestic Violence: Facing Challenges and Empowering Family Institutions here today.

She said domestic violence not only involves physical injuries, but also includes emotional and psychological abuse, sexual violence, threats, confinement or restriction of movement, property damage and financial control.

She added that developments in digital technology had also given rise to new forms of violence, such as surveillance, harassment and intimidation using technology, which could leave long-lasting emotional and psychological impacts on victims.

As such, she said the approach to address the issue should be implemented comprehensively, encompassing prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation and empowerment, rather than solely focusing on protection after an incident had occurred.

Nancy said the National Family Compassion Policy (DKKN) 2026-2030 was launched in response to demographic changes, rising social risks, work-family imbalances, mental health issues, development in digital technology and increasingly complex family dynamics.

In an effort to strengthen the protection ecosystem, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has implemented several initiatives, including the Wonderful Life programme by the Department of Social Welfare, the Women’s Well-being Advocacy Programme @ Domestic Violence by the Women’s Development Department, as well as efforts to strengthen the WAJA Squad Volunteer Programme.

She said efforts to address domestic violence required the cooperation of all parties and should not be shouldered by a single agency.

“Domestic violence is a national issue, we need ecosystem synergy, a spirit of teamwork and collaboration across ministries, agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and all segments of society,” she added.

She said the symposium served as a platform to gather views from stakeholders and survivors to identify challenges and formulate improvements to the support and protection mechanisms available to victims.

The symposium is being held in two sessions, with the first session from today until tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur, and the second session in the middle of this month in Kelantan.

-- BERNAMA