Cases of domestic violence hit a three-year high with over 7,000 cases in 2024, says the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.
Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad said the domestic abuse cases reported by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) showed a spike of 7,116 cases last year, despite a decline in cases in 2023, with 5,507 cases compared to 6,540 cases reported in 2022.