Kuala Lumpur, 31 January 2025 - Domestic violence victims are urged not to remain stuck in toxic relationships, waiting for the perpetrator to change, says SAC Siti Kamsiah Hassan.

The Bukit Aman's Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division D11, Principal Assistant Director, Crime Investigation Department, said the crime only happens if we give room for it to happen again, which is often linked to the bond shared between the victim and perpetrator.

“In most cases, we see they are exactly in the same position when they first had the issue, and nothing is done to rectify or mitigate the situation.

‘You have to take the necessary action - especially if you know the relationship is already toxic - including counselling, medical treatment and other means. This is important because once they leave the relationship, they need to know the next step forward, especially economically,” she said.

She advised victims not to remain in the same position but instead start making small changes financially by compiling documents, seeking legal avenues and making the necessary preparations.

Having an action plan, she said, can help them move forward after lodging a police report.

For police to charge an accused, there needs to be a medical report showing that the injury was caused by beating, said Criminal Litigator, Mr. Tripatjit Singh.

He said the police would investigate the handling and management of domestic violence cases.

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