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Actor Johnny Depp reacts as he testifies in the courtroom during his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 25, 2022. - AFP

US actor Johnny Depp during a break in the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 19, 2022. - AFP

Actor Johnny Depp. - AFP

US actress Amber Heard. - AFP

Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) Research and Advocacy officer Anis Farid expounds on what makes femicide seem like it is no cause for concern in the country.

University of Science Malaysia psychologist and criminologist (Forensic Science Programme, School of Health Sciences) Associate Professor Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat said the definition of femicide is constantly changing, which is why it is hard to pinpoint what exactly constitutes femicide - and how to prevent it.

Malaysians not only lack a nuanced understanding of violence, many women believe that the worst danger that could befall a woman is rape, and not murder.

Actress Amber Heard attends the trial of the US$50 million defamation suit against her at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, US, on April 13, 2022. -EPA

Hartini and Noor Aziah provide their takes on the issue of child marriage in Malaysia.

University Malaya senior lecturer at the Department of Social Administration and Justice, Dr Noralina Omar said homelessness stems from economic pressure such as high cost of living, low wages, and education level to name a few.