Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage
There is growing concern that women are afforded too little protection from domestic violence.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Businessman SM Faisal's domestic violence trial postponed
The trial has been postponed as SM Faisal's lead counsel was having respiratory problems.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter
The incident happened following an argument between the victim and her biological mother before the suspect intervened.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Men are also protected by law against domestic violence
Although most of the victims of domestic violence have reportedly been women and children, adult male victims are also protected against the offence under the law in this country.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022
The number of domestic violence cases across the country dropped to 576 between January and April, this year from 627 during the same period, last year.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Sobbing Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault
She said ex-husband Johnny Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle and threatened her life shortly after the pair were married.
Fri May 06 2022
Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken'
Depp said he was the victim of domestic violence in their relationship and was "broken" by the time their marriage fell apart.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Singer held in domestic violence case
A male singer was arrested for allegedly beating and causing injury to his ex-wife after a misunderstanding in Kota Damansara yesterday.
Wed Apr 20 2022
PDRM to act against personnel who refused to accept report on domestic violence
Abd Jalil said he viewed seriously the claim by the KPWKM last Monday on police personnel refusing to receive reports on domestic violence.
Wed Mar 30 2022
KPWKM aware some police personnel refuse to accept reports of domestic violence - Rina
KPWKM is aware that some police personnel still refuse to accept reports lodged by victims of domestic violence, citing it as a family matter.
Mon Mar 28 2022
The Future is Female: Wait, Was That Sexual Harassment?
On this episode of The Future Is Female, Melisa Idris speaks to Nisha Sabanayagam, Programme and Operations Manager at the women's rights organisation, AWAM, about the urgent need for the Sexual Harassment Bill to be tabled.
If you need any information or support about sexual harassment & domestic violence, please call AWAM's Telenita Helpline at 016-2374221
If you need any information or support about sexual harassment & domestic violence, please call AWAM's Telenita Helpline at 016-2374221
Wed Mar 23 2022
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The reason many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they have been made to feel worthless, Jolie said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Two New York City police officers shot, are in 'critical' condition
The police officers were responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem when they got shot.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor
Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said that 951 cases were recorded in 2018 and 1,159 in 2019.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Barcelona tekad langsai hutang jumpa Girona
Barcelona akan menentang Girona dalam perlawanan 'derby' Catalan hujung minggu ini dengan misi membalas dendam awal musim ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Kemelut PKR Sabah: Tunggu Anwar umum Pengerusi MPN
Semua pihak diminta bersabar untuk menunggu keputusan daripada Presiden PKR Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berhubung perkara itu.
Sat May 04 2024
Reformasi pembangunan TVET perlu dibuat secara holistik
Reformasi pembangunan perlu dibuat secara holistik membabitkan ekosistem Pendidikan TVET sedia ada di Malaysia, kata Presiden Yayasan Mahir Malaysia, Datuk P Sri Ganesh.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI-RareTV: Kampung bunian di Switzerland
Penulis J.R.R Tolkien menjadikan Lauterbrunnen sebagai latar dan insipirasi kepada penghasilan kampung 'Rivendell'.
Sat May 04 2024
Hubungan Klopp-Salah kembali jernih
Klopp dan Salah bertelagah di tepi padang ketika Liverpool seri 2-2 dengan West Ham minggu lalu.
Sat May 04 2024
Michelle Yeoh antara 19 penerima Medal Of Freedom
Presiden Amerika Syarikat Joe Biden menganugerahkan Pingat Kebebasan (Medal Of Freedom) kepada 19 penerima di White House, Washington pada Jumaat.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Pagi: Advokasi rawatan dan pemulihan dadah atas talian
Agensi AntiDadah Kebangsaan (AADK) memperkenalkan kaedah rawatan dan pemulihan secara atas talian, melihat kepada trend penagihan dadah ketika ini. Diskusinya bersama Pengarah Bahagian Rawatan Perubatan & Pemulihan AADK Siti Mariam Mursidan, dalam Awani Pagi 8.30 pagi nanti.
Sat May 04 2024
Letupan bom Sungai Golok: Polis mula guna kereta perisai
Kawalan dan rondaan menggunakan kenderaan itu dilaksanakan oleh Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) membabitkan seorang pegawai dan 13 anggota.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Kenaikan gaji penjawat awam mampu dilaksana
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
Guna anak patung Doraemon untuk upacara panggil hujan
Anak patung Doraemon itu turut diarak ke sekitar jalan utama di Khao Khala selepas kawasan tersebut berdepan kemarau berpanjangan.
Sat May 04 2024