PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — Any proposal treating ladies as a ‘tool’ to address social problems is seen as demeaning to women, said Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
“Suggestions or jokes that are insensitive to women cannot be normalised, especially when they contradict various aspects, whether from a legal, family values, cultural, or religious perspective,” she said in a statement today.
Nancy was referring to the recent ‘Hitam Putih Kehidupan’ podcast by popular local actor Datuk Rosyam Nor, uploaded to the TikTok Suhan Channel.
He suggested that prostitution dens should be available for the ‘convenience’ of male foreign workers, particularly those who have left their wives behind in their home countries.
The minister added that KPWKM adopts a zero-tolerance approach to any form of violence against women, whether physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological, and this stance is fully supported by the government across ministries.
It consistently focuses on empowering women, advocating for gender equality and providing the best ecosystem and conducive environment to enable women to have fair opportunities, just like those available to men.
“I believe Malaysians are knowledgeable and civilised, and we need to act in a more responsible and wise manner in the future, especially to set commendable examples for our future generations,” she said.
— Bernama
