Malaysia has seen growing numbers of sexual harassment complaints involving male victims in recent years, reflecting what advocates describe as the slow erosion of the stigma that has long kept many men silent.More than 1,000 complaints involving male victims have been lodged through the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s complaints mechanisms since 2024, Minister Nancy Shukri said, describing the figure as a sharp increase in reports.The complaints involving male victims included unwanted physical contact and inappropriate touching without consent, Nancy added.
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TUE · 2026-05-26 · 08:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0526-79238
NSR-2026-0526-79238News Report·EN·Social Justice
Why are more men in Malaysia reporting being sexually harassed now?
Malaysia is experiencing a significant rise in sexual harassment complaints filed by male victims. Since 2024, over 1,000 such complaints have been reported to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.
Ushar DanieleSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-26 · 08:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Malaysia is experiencing a significant rise in sexual harassment complaints filed by male victims. Since 2024, over 1,000 such complaints have been reported to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. Minister Nancy Shukri stated this represents a sharp increase, with reported incidents including unwanted physical contact and inappropriate touching without consent. Advocates attribute this trend to a gradual reduction in the stigma that previously discouraged men from coming forward.
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Complaints involving male victims included unwanted physical contact and inappropriate touching without consent.
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The figure represents a sharp increase in reports of sexual harassment involving male victims.
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More than 1,000 complaints involving male victims have been lodged through the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s complaints mechanisms since 2024.
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Malaysia has seen growing numbers of sexual harassment complaints involving male victims in recent years.
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