![Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701949675_Indiansociety.jpg)
Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677729221_AbbyChoi.jpg)
Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage
There is growing concern that women are afforded too little protection from domestic violence.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Businessman SM Faisal's domestic violence trial postponed Businessman SM Faisal's domestic violence trial postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41667207270_TBEmilia.jpg)
Businessman SM Faisal's domestic violence trial postponed
The trial has been postponed as SM Faisal's lead counsel was having respiratory problems.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662980731_tahan.jpg)
Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter
The incident happened following an argument between the victim and her biological mother before the suspect intervened.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Men are also protected by law against domestic violence Men are also protected by law against domestic violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654687914_domesticviolence.jpg)
Men are also protected by law against domestic violence
Although most of the victims of domestic violence have reportedly been women and children, adult male victims are also protected against the offence under the law in this country.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022 Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654430700_TimbalanMenteriPem.jpg)
Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022
The number of domestic violence cases across the country dropped to 576 between January and April, this year from 627 during the same period, last year.
Sun Jun 05 2022
![Sobbing Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault Sobbing Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651799396_amberheard.jpg)
Sobbing Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault
She said ex-husband Johnny Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle and threatened her life shortly after the pair were married.
Fri May 06 2022
![Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken' Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650942094_JohnnyDepp.jpg)
Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken'
Depp said he was the victim of domestic violence in their relationship and was "broken" by the time their marriage fell apart.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Singer held in domestic violence case Singer held in domestic violence case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650467043_MohamadFakhrudinAb.jpg)
Singer held in domestic violence case
A male singer was arrested for allegedly beating and causing injury to his ex-wife after a misunderstanding in Kota Damansara yesterday.
Wed Apr 20 2022
![PDRM to act against personnel who refused to accept report on domestic violence PDRM to act against personnel who refused to accept report on domestic violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648609468_AbdJalilHassan.jpg)
PDRM to act against personnel who refused to accept report on domestic violence
Abd Jalil said he viewed seriously the claim by the KPWKM last Monday on police personnel refusing to receive reports on domestic violence.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![KPWKM aware some police personnel refuse to accept reports of domestic violence - Rina KPWKM aware some police personnel refuse to accept reports of domestic violence - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648470937_TBRINAHARUN.jpg)
KPWKM aware some police personnel refuse to accept reports of domestic violence - Rina
KPWKM is aware that some police personnel still refuse to accept reports lodged by victims of domestic violence, citing it as a family matter.
Mon Mar 28 2022
![Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644467566_AngelinaJolie.jpg)
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The reason many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they have been made to feel worthless, Jolie said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![Two New York City police officers shot, are in 'critical' condition Two New York City police officers shot, are in 'critical' condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642819545_NYPD.jpg)
Two New York City police officers shot, are in 'critical' condition
The police officers were responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem when they got shot.
Sat Jan 22 2022
![Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636562686_DrSitiMariahMahmu.jpg)
Domestic violence cases continue to rise in Selangor
Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said that 951 cases were recorded in 2018 and 1,159 in 2019.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![KPWKM to expand transit centres for victims of domestic violence KPWKM to expand transit centres for victims of domestic violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637835765_RInaHarun.jpg)
KPWKM to expand transit centres for victims of domestic violence
KPWKM will expand the programme which makes mosques as transit centres for victims of domestic violence.
Thu Nov 25 2021