National Women's Policy to help violence victims - minister

The National Women’s Policy 2025-2030 launched today is set to improve existing policies and step up enforcement against domestic violence offenders.

Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri said it will also cover loopholes in previous policies, with more focus on the protection of women, especially victims of domestic violence.

“Most importantly, the ministry wants to help women, especially those affected by violence because the cases are currently increasing.

“Punishment must be stepped up… we don’t want to just talk but there needs to be implementation in terms of punishment and action needs to be taken against perpetrators,” she said.

Nancy was speaking to reporters after attending the officiation of the 2025 International Women’s Day Celebrations at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.

The event was also officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who also launched the National Women’s Policy 2025-2030.

Nancy added that her ministry will work with the Royal Malaysia Police to step up enforcement actions.

On the 2025 International Women’s Day celebrations, themed “Aspirational Women Building a Legacy”, she said her ministry for the very first time has implemented pre-celebration activities to ensure more comprehensive and inclusive participation.

The activities began with the Borneo Zone on Feb 11, East Zone (Feb 18), South Zone (Feb 24), Central Zone (Feb 25), and North Zone (Feb 26) with an estimated 500 to 1,000 participants in each zone.

“The activities organised included awareness and advocacy campaigns, forums and dialogue sessions with women leaders and experts in various fields, as well as discussions on aspects of leadership, economy, and women welfare,” she added.

Meanwhile, the prime minister presented special Kasih Wanita Awards to four individuals at today’s launch.

Cempaka Merah Asnaf Society founder Che Norhayati Mohamed received the Kasih Wanita Bakti Award, former schizophrenia patient Nor Kamariah Mohd Khalid Lourdes Lid received the Kasih Wanita Cekal Award, former police personnel Jennifer Atok received the Kasih Wanita Harmoni Award, and Orang Asli teacher Amira Yoke Bes received the Kasih Wanita Komuniti Award.

- Bernama

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