The main causes of domestic violence in Malaysia are financial difficulties of families as well as the “involvement of third parties”, the country’s Women’s Affairs Minister Nancy Shukri said on February 17, Malay Mail reported.
“When the economy is unfavorable, it puts pressure on families due to their inability to meet household needs. Thus, financial difficulties become one of the causes of domestic violence.”she said.
“We talked about drugs before and although they may be present, they are not the main causes because in most cases the problems come from financial problems.”“, clarified the minister.
He also identified the second most important factor, which “More involved with third parties”.
Nancy Shukri noted that, according to police statistics, 5,507 cases of domestic violence were reported nationwide in 2023, compared to 6,540 cases in 2022.
He recalled that in villages the problem of protection against domestic violence is addressed by the elders or those who occupy the highest positions in the village.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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