Consider This: Sexual Harassment

Astro Awani
February 15, 2021 22:40 MYT

Melisa and Sharaad speak to various experts and stakeholders to understand their perspectives so you can consider all sides of the news.

Over the weekend, two women had separately alleged that police officers had sexually harassed them when stopped at roadblocks. In recounting their experiences, the women said a police officer had recorded their personal details, including phone numbers.

One of the women said she received an unsolicited text message after the encounter, while the other said she was asked to expose herself in order to avoid being fined.

What happens when police officers are the perpetrators?

Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Ivy Josiah, member, in the 2004 Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation & Management of the Royal Malaysia Police.

Consider This: Sexual Harassment (Part 1) - Police, Conduct Unbecoming

Its estimated that for every reported case of sexual harassment, some eight to nine cases go unreported. Sexual harassment is already underreported for a range of reasons - but is this even more the case, when perpetrator is in uniform, law enforcement? Who can the victim turn to?

Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nisha Sabanayagam, Programme & Operations Manager, All Women’s Action Society.

Consider This: Sexual Harassment (Part 2) - Why Victims Fear Speaking Out?

How do we begin to imagine changing policing practices that are more gender sensitive? And are institutions like the police open to change or do they try to insulate themselves behind what is often called the "blue wall" a culture of camaraderie that seeks to protect officers from the consequences of their illegal or unethical action?

Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Yu Ren Chung, Deputy Executive, Director of Women's Aid Organisation

Consider This: Sexual Harassment (Part 3) - Police Force Receptive To Change?

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