Reports of Sexual Abuse Against Men Surge in Malaysia

Reports of sexual abuse against male victims in Malaysia are rising rapidly. Since 2024, more than one thousand such complaints from male victims have been registered with the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Development. This information was disclosed by Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri, the Minister of Women, Family and Social Development.

According to her, this increasing number of complaints aligns with statistics from the Malaysian police. It reflects the success of nationwide awareness campaigns, which have encouraged victims to come forward. Minister Nancy also noted that complaints from male victims include incidents of unnecessary physical contact and inappropriate touching without consent.

Minister Nancy interprets the rise in complaints as a sign that victims are now more aware of their rights and are no longer willing to endure abuse silently.