2C-1 Introduce anti-stalking law

By: Rusni Tajari

Organisation/ Individual: Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)

Policy Code: 2c Women

Problem Statement and Current Policy:

Stalking is not a crime in Malaysia

Value(s) and Belief:

To end gender-based violence

Proposal of Solution and Call for Action:

Enact anti-stalking offence in the penal Code and restraining order in the CPC to define and criminalise stalking and make protection available to survivors

Additional information:

WAO Report – “Survey supports calls to make stalking a crime in Malaysia.” Link: https://wao.org.my/publications/understanding-malaysians-experiences-of-stalking/