The definition of domestic violence in Malaysia: a cross-national comparison
Malaysia is the first Asian country to have laws to protect victims of domestic violence and has recognized domestic violence as an issue of public concern. The Domestic Violence Act 1994 in Malaysia was finally amended and gazetted on 9 February 2012. Further amendments were gazetted on 21 Septembe...
Main Author: | Daleleer Kaur Randawar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2018
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Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13226/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13226/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13226/1/20928-87836-1-PB.pdf |
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