Malaysian Chinese Association Women's Group will set up legal aid against domestic violence

　　China News Service, August 4th. According to Malaysia Sin Chew.com, the National Women’s Group of the Malaysian Chinese Association will launch a "Women’s Legal Advisory and Aid Bureau" in 13 states and 192 district conferences in Malaysia to promote the work of defending women’s rights and interests. Caring for victims of domestic violence.

　　MCA Central Women’s Group Central Committee and MCA Bukit Mertajam Women’s Group Chairman Wu Ruiyin said in a statement that the Women’s Group will provide assistance to victims of domestic violence or those facing family, marriage, and child problems, including legal advice, family marriage and youth Counseling, assisting victims in applying for an emergency protection order (EPO) from the Social Welfare Bureau, applying for an interim protection order (IPO) in court, arranging shelters, arranging for assistance from the Social Welfare Bureau and other inquiries, etc., and providing psychological counseling to victims.

　　The center will work with the Welfare Bureau, the Royal Malaysian Police, the Bar Association, the Malaysian Women's Lawyers Association and some universities to provide legal advice and related assistance to female victims. At the same time, it will work with the Malaysian Psychiatric Association to provide psychological counseling to help them get out of the shadows.

　　Wu Ruiyin pointed out that according to the United Nations report, during the epidemic period, the rate of domestic violence in countries around the world, including Malaysia, increased sharply. According to data released on the website of the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Development, there were 81 domestic violence cases from March 18 to 31, and from April 1 to 31. There were 337 cases during the period, and 420 cases from May 1 to 31, indicating a serious situation. She said that those seeking assistance can contact the women's groups and conferences in all states across the country. The community is also urged to play a role in curbing domestic violence. Victims or witnesses can call the 24-hour care hotline.