Sexual Harrassment at Workplace: A Need for aSpecific Law in Malaysia

In Malaysia, there has appeared no specific and comprehensive legislation deals with sexual harassment in the workplace yet. Unlike other illegal behaviors such as rape and domestic violence, sexual harassment has seemingly been regarded as a mere workplace problem and hence given less attention by lawmakers and the government. The studies in 2019 show that 60% of people from various work fields reported that they experienced and were the victims of sexual harassment within the workplace setting in Malaysia. The report also indicates that the leader at their workplace or someone superior usually committed the harassment and sometimes their colleague did such act. Indeed, sexual harassment is conduct where males play a vital role as a harasser, but it is undeniable that men are also likely to be sexually harassed. Despite the provision in the Penal Code, Employment Act 1955, and Code of Practice on the Prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment in the workplace, the number of cases is still on the rise. Given the extent of the problem, the objective of this paper is to examine the existing legal provision in Malaysia governing sexual harassment and the judicial approach in dealing with sexual harassment cases in Malaysia. The authors contend the need for a specific law to address the sexual harasment in Malaysia, considering the insufficiency and inefficiency of the available legislative provisions.

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Challenges in Deterring Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sports from a Malaysian Perspective

Asia Proceedings of Social Sciences ◽

10.31580/apss.v5i1.1104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 92-101

Author(s):

SHARIFAH SYAHIRAH BT Sheikh ◽

Syarifah Fathynah Syed Sheikh ◽

Wan Puspa Melati ◽

Fadilah Puteh ◽

Bahiyah Abdul Hamid ◽

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Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Focus Group ◽

Sexual Harassment ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Penal Code ◽

Primary Data ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Code Of Practice ◽

The Media ◽

To Receive

This article attempts to discuss the challenges related to the occurrence of sexual harassment in sports. There were many glaring cases of sexual harassment in sports reported in the media. Unfortunately, most of these cases end up without any redress for the victim or punishment against the perpetrator. Hence, the objective of this article is to analyse the challenges faced by sports practitioners and officers in preventing as well as handling a few recent cases of sexual harassment and abuse. A qualitative method has been applied and the primary data is collected through focus group sessions comprised of thirty-five (35) experts from sports institutions, enforcement officers, civil society representatives, athletes and related government agencies. The result depicts there are fifteen challenges involved in handling cases related to sexual harassment and abuse in sports particularly lack code of practice and unclear procedures on the person in charge. Since there is no specific rules related to sexual harassment, previous cases were investigated under penal code and made it impossible for the victims to receive protection and redress.

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The ebb and flow of ‘eve-teasing’ in the news: Front page coverage of street harassment of women in Bangladesh

Pacific Journalism Review – Te Koakoa ◽

10.24135/pjr.v26i2.1123 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 279-290

Author(s):

Rajoanna Mowly ◽

Nasya Bahfen

Keyword(s):

Sexual Harassment ◽

Violence Prevention ◽

Vital Role ◽

Gender Violence ◽

Front Page ◽

Raising Awareness ◽

The Family ◽

The Media ◽

The Government ◽

Eve Teasing

Eve-teasing is a euphemism for street-based sexual harassment, which is a widespread issue across Bangladesh affecting the emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of Bangladeshi women. The media can play a vital role by covering news and raising awareness of eve-teasing. Historically, the headlines in Bangladesh focused on more obvert forms of gender violence—rape, murder, acid attacks—framing eve-teasing as a mere nuisance, a fact of life in the country. How the media portrays eve-teasing in Bangladesh is a subject about which there is currently very little research. This content analysis of the two main national newspapers in Bangladesh assesses how the media reported street-based sexual harassment over the course of a seminal year—2010. It was during this year that the government of Bangladesh enacted the Family Violence Prevention and Protection Act in acknowledgement of the prevalence and seriousness of gender violence in the country. Similar acts had been passed by the governments of nearby countries India and Sri Lanka in 2005, and Nepal in 2008 (Fardosh, 2013). This study looks at how Bangladeshi newspapers covered ‘eve-teasing’ prominently (as front-page news), in a year when it was acknowledged as a serious issue, through the passing of a law by the Bangladeshi government.

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MORE PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? (THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CRIME AND VICTIMS ACT 2004)

The Denning Law Journal ◽

10.5750/dlj.v18i1.318 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 243-260

Author(s):

Susan Edwards

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Same Sex ◽

Same Sex Couples ◽

Code Of Practice ◽

Justice Process ◽

The Government ◽

Definition Of ◽

Additional Support ◽

The Right ◽

Domestic Violence Legislation

In 2004, the government introduced the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (DVCVA). Baroness Scotland, in opening the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords, said: “The Bill represents the most radical overhaul of domestic violence legislation in 30 years. It reflects the fact that domestic violence is unacceptable, that victims must be protected and offenders punished.”In broad terms, protection for victims is provided by introducing amendments to existing civil and criminal offences including extending police powers in making, both common assault and a breach of a non-molestation order, arrestable offences (section 10 and section 1); offering protection to a wider range of persons by including same-sex couples in the meaning of “cohabitants" (by amending Part 4 Family Law Act (FLA) 1996); including in the definition of “associated persons” same-sex couples (by amending Part 4 FLA), and perhaps of the greatest significance creating an entirely new homicide offence of “causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult” (section 5). There are several provisions intended to empower victims of domestic violence by allowing them a greater participation in the justice process, including the right to make representation in court (sections 35-46) and by providing additional support in the form of a Victim’s Code, although the remit of this code of practice is still yet to be determined (section 32). Finally, there is also a provision, which establishes independent investigations of domestic homicides termed “domestic homicide reviews” (section 9). This commentary considers to what extent the new legislation will assist in the protection of victims of domestic violence.

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Greece will be slow to out sports and arts bullies

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db259555 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Sexual Harassment ◽

Sexually Abused ◽

Penal Code ◽

Working Environment ◽

Content Type ◽

Senior Official ◽

The Government

Significance A wave of allegations of sexual abuse of vulnerable women by powerful men has extended into the Greek theatre. It follows the revelation by Sofia Bekatorou, a prominent Greek Olympic gold medallist in sailing, that a senior official of the Hellenic Sailing Federation had sexually abused her when she was 21 years old. Impacts The Penal Code article on rape and sexual assault, and legislation against workplace sexual harassment may now be implemented properly. The mismanaged and potentially dangerous working environment in sports and theatre could deter younger talents from careers in such fields. If backlogs in the courts delay the clearing up of investigations, it could inflict political damage on the government departments involved.

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Women veterans' experiences with domestic violence and with sexual harassment while in the military

Archives of Family Medicine ◽

10.1001/archfami.4.5.411 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 411-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

M. Murdoch

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Sexual Harassment ◽

Women Veterans ◽

The Military

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Grievances against the Morsi Government

10.1093/oso/9780190688455.003.0006 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Kira D. Jumet

Keyword(s):

Sexual Harassment ◽

Presidential Elections ◽

Muslim Brotherhood ◽

Interview Data ◽

Political Appointments ◽

The Government ◽

The Muslim Brotherhood ◽

The Individual ◽

Political Economic

This chapter outlines the individual grievances arising from political, economic, social, and religious conditions under the government of Mohamed Morsi that became the foundations of opposition to his rule. It focuses on democracy in Egypt, the 2012 presidential elections, and the expectations and promises put forth by Morsi. The chapter also covers popular perceptions of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Freedom and Justice Party, grievances surrounding electricity and gas, security and sexual harassment, Morsi’s speeches and representation of Egypt on the international stage, and Morsi’s political appointments. The chapter relies on interview data and fieldwork conducted in Egypt during the year of Morsi’s presidency.

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Embodied Carbon as a Material Selection Criterion: Insights from Sri Lankan Construction Sector

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13042202 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 2202

Author(s):

Amalka Nawarathna ◽

Muditha Siriwardana ◽

Zaid Alwan

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Material Selection ◽

Selection Criterion ◽

Green Building ◽

Vital Role ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Rating Systems ◽

Embodied Carbon ◽

The Government

The choice of materials is crucial in responding to the increasing embodied carbon (EC) impacts of buildings. Building professionals involved in material selection for construction projects have a vital role to play in this regard. This paper aimed to explore the extent to which building professionals in Sri Lanka considered EC as a material selection criterion. A questionnaire survey was conducted among a sample of building professionals in Sri Lanka. The results indicated that the consideration of EC as a material selection criterion remained low among key professionals, such as architects, engineers, and sustainability managers, despite their reasonable influencing powers and knowledge of EC. Those respondents who had considered EC as a selection criterion said they had been primarily driven by green building rating systems and previous experience. Those respondents who had not considered EC during material selection commonly reported that they had been prevented from doing so by the lack of regulations and the lack of alternative low carbon materials. Respondents believed that the involvement of actors, such as the government, professional bodies, environmental organizations, activist groups, and the public, may be significant in promoting the greater consideration of EC during material selection.

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Role of foreign direct investment – As a strategic move towards growth, economic integration and development

International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education ◽

10.1177/0020720921996597 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 002072092199659

Author(s):

Rima H BinSaeed

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Vital Role ◽

Foreign Investors ◽

Technological Infrastructure ◽

Industrial Sectors ◽

Vision 2030 ◽

International Investors ◽

The Government

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure has shown a major progress in business opportunities for overseas investors. Saudi Arabia’s education sector is one of the most attractive investment opportunities for the foreign investors Earlier in 2019, 9 new foreign education enterprises were granted investor licenses, amounting to a total of $141mn of investment deals. The Saudi government introduced Saudi Vision 2030, an aspiring development plan that foresees vital prospects for foreign investors in the regions of education, housing, health and energy, amongst others. In 2016, Saudi Arabia permitted the procurement of 100% of assets by foreign investors in retail and wholesale trade. A privatisation program has also been introduced. The government also attempts to attract FDI in the regions of renewable energy and entertainment. A foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a vital role in local and international economy. Several opportunities and ventures are encouraged by Saudi Arabia to improve the standard of business and economical environments. To accomplish the finances for the projects SAGIA, the lawful authority is there to smooth the progress of investments, which encourages Saudi FDI prospective to grow simultaneously. FDI has a greater scope for diverse businesses and investing in to underdeveloped industrial sectors. FDI plays an important role in boosting the economy of Saudi Arabia by managing international investors who shares the huge portion of 34% in General GDP (Gross domestic product) of Saudi Arabia. This paper aims to review the literature to shed light on the steps taken by the government to increase FDI in the country and what are the current trends that are helping to fulfil VISION 2030.

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Trapped Between Two Pandemics: Domestic Violence Cases Under COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: A Scoping Review

International Quarterly of Community Health Education ◽

10.1177/0272684x211022121 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0272684X2110221

Author(s):

Endurance Uzobo ◽

Aboluwaji D Ayinmoro

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Literature Search ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Biomed Central ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

African Countries ◽

The World ◽

The Government

Background As it is common with the most devastating events in the world, women always seem to be at the most disadvantage position. This situation manifested during the period of COVID-19 lockdown throughout the world and Africa in particular. The purpose of this study is to explore Domestic Violence (DV) cases in African during the COVID-19 lockdown. Methods Data for this study were gleaned from an electronic literature search using various databases PubMed and BioMed Central, Web of Science, etc. Key search words were gender DV during and after COVID-19. A total of 68 records were identified during the search. However, only 46 of these sources met the inclusion criteria. Results From the review done in selected African countries which include Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Zimbabwe; it was discovered that COVID-19 lockdown across these countries worsens the already existing cases of DV. The study also noted that generally, the response of the government has been very poor in terms of dealing with DV cases in the period of COVID-19 lockdown. Conclusion The study concluded that despite the failures of government in tackling the DV pandemics, NGOs have been very active in championing the cause of those violated while also trying to provide succour to victims. Thus, the study recommended that countries in Africa need to join international initiatives in prioritising DV cases while trying to deal with the virus itself. Thus, one disease should not be traded for another.

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