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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.

Most efforts to understand crime have focused on male crime, since men have greater involvement in criminal behaviour, Assoc Prof Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat shares.

Tehmina says that the root of the problem is that women as a whole are underrepresented and often stereotyped in news media, through self-reinforcing gendered division of duties and representation in society.

Gender-based violence and sexual violence are rampant in Indonesia, where abuse is often considered a private affair. - AFP

Zoom introduces new features to help with educators and their students for a better online learning experience with the platform. - 123RF Photo

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

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi with the 10 newly appointed Johor exco members at his official residence in Saujana.