Counselling sessions and advisory services provided by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) and the Social Welfare Department (JKM) continue to play a crucial role in supporting women, particularly mothers, who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
State Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Kalsom Noordin said an increasing number of women are now coming forward to seek help through these channels, allowing family issues to be addressed in a safer and more structured manner.
She explained that these counselling services not only offer emotional support to victims but also provide guidance on legal rights, protection measures, and the appropriate steps to take in cases of domestic abuse.
She added that while last year recorded only eight cases of domestic violence and abuse, no serious or alarming cases have been reported so far this year.
Kalsom said the situation remains under control due to continuous early intervention programmes and support services offered by LPPKN and JKM to couples and families facing domestic issues.
Speaking at the state-level Mother’s Day celebration at the Bukit Beruang Community Hall, she noted that one of the main challenges is that some victims still feel afraid or ashamed to make police reports despite experiencing abuse.
However, she said the increasing number of reports also indicates growing public awareness and a stronger willingness among victims to seek help rather than suffer in silence.
She added that awareness and advocacy programmes carried out by government agencies have had a positive impact in encouraging more women to speak up.
Kalsom also urged mothers to become more digitally literate so they can better access information related to women’s rights, welfare assistance, and official complaint channels provided by the government.
