Malaysia records 5,278 domestic violence cases, with numbers still climbing, says Nancy Shukri (VIDEO)

She said the ministry was placing greater emphasis on counselling and women’s empowerment to help women better understand their rights, build confidence and achieve financial independence.

“When women are financially independent, they can be more confident in standing up for themselves and are less likely to tolerate abuse,” Nancy told reporters at the EmpowerUS 2026 seminar at the Sarawak State Library here today.

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