Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Encourage Sexual Harassment Victims to Report

The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is actively working to encourage victims of sexual harassment to come forward and file complaints with the tribunal. Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying stated that the low number of reports, fewer than 100 in two years since 2024, is a concern.

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We admit that fewer than 100 cases in two years is actually quite low. Therefore, KPWKM is trying its best to increase the number of complaints through various related campaigns that are carried out continuously.

"We admit that fewer than 100 cases in two years is actually quite low," Lim said. "Therefore, KPWKM is trying its best to increase the number of complaints through various related campaigns that are carried out continuously." She was speaking to reporters at the Tanjong Durian Festival 2026 in George Town, Penang.

Lim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Tanjong, commented on the success of the Sexual Harassment Tribunal (TAGS) in resolving 80 out of 99 reported cases within 60 days of the first hearing since its establishment on March 8, 2024. To further facilitate reporting, TAGS introduced an online complaint system in January and has panel members across the country.

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Actually, the 60-day period is our KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to resolve each complaint after the case proceedings begin.

"Actually, the 60-day period is our KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to resolve each complaint after the case proceedings begin," she explained. "For child victims, they can provide testimony from a separate room via live video broadcast without having to face the panel directly."

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For child victims, they can provide testimony from a separate room via live video broadcast without having to face the panel directly.