PETALING JAYA: Several sections in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (Act 840) have come into force effective Tuesday (March 28).
The gradual enforcement by the Women, Family and Community Ministry covers Section 1 – Simple Titles and Commencement; Section 2 – Interpretation; Section 24 – Administrator; Section 25 – Functions and powers of the administrator; and Section 26 – Power to make regulations.
“When the understanding and awareness of sexual harassment and its effects on victims can be improved among the community, it directly provides a safer environment. The passing of Act 840 is a reflection of the government’s concern and serious commitment in addressing and eliminating gender-based discrimination, especially sexual harassment, the ministry added.
This is in addition to the country's international commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women .
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The ministry of priests is a ministry of loveHerald Malaysia - daily news source with Malaysian and Global coverage of the Catholic Churches. Catholic News,World Christian News, Malaysia Church News
Read more »
Malaysia considers reopening embassies in several countries | The Malaysian InsightMalaysia considers reopening embassies in several countries
Read more »
Fadhlina: Education Ministry has yet to decide on SJKT Sungai Bakap building projectBUKIT MERTAJAM, March 26 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has not made any decision to halt the construction of the new Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Sungai Bakap...
Read more »
Embassies in several countries may be reopenedA survey is being conducted on whether it is feasible to reopen embassies that were closed because of wars, says the foreign minister.
Read more »
Fadhlina: Education Ministry has yet to decide on SJKT Sungai Bakap building projectBUKIT MERTAJAM, March 26 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has not made any decision to halt the construction of the new Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Sungai Bakap...
Read more »
Fadhlina: Education Ministry has yet to decide on SJKT Sungai Bakap building projectBUKIT MERTAJAM, March 26 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) has not made any decision to halt the construction of the new Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Sungai Bakap...
Read more »