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MCO: WAO urges domestic violence victims to seek help

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) has urged those who become victims of domestic violence during the implementation of the movement control order to seek help from relevant bodies.

In a statement today, WAO said the victims have the options to find protection and support, lodge police report, obtain protection order and seek medical treatments.

“If trapped, you can call the police directly at 999,” the statement said.

WAO said among the other useful lines are:

  • WAO Hotline​: 03-79563488 (24 hours), TINA (WhatsApp): 018-9888058 (24 hours)
  • Talian Kasih 15999​ (24 hours) / 019-2615999 (WhatsApp)
  • TELENISA​ Hotline & Whatsapp: 012-8123424
  • All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)​ Hotline & WhatsApp: 016-2374221
  • Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Hotline: (WCC Penang) 011-31084001 / 016-4287265 : (WCC Seberang/PPW) 016-4390698 / 016-4180342
  • SOLS Health​: [email protected]​ /018-900 3247
  • Befrienders KL​: 03-76272929 (24 hours) 

— Bernama

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