1% increase in male sexual harassment and assault cases in Malaysia in 2023, with 135 male victims.

Male sexual harassment and assault cases in Malaysia increased by 1% since 2021, with a total of 3,361 cases recorded in 2023, including 135 male victims (4% of total victims). The rise is attributed to global crime evolution, awareness campaigns, and open discussions on social media. Female victims still outnumber male victims, with 98.56% of the 9,198 victims in the last three years being women.

March 11, 2024
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