As the rest of the world celebrated Valentine's Day on Monday (Feb 14), the air of romance was somewhat marred in Malaysia after a government minister stirred controversy by suggesting husbands had a right to use a "gentle but firm physical touch" on their "undisciplined and stubborn wives". The remarks by Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff, the Deputy Minister of Women,.
World News - PETALING JAYA (THE STAR) - The Malaysian government should take seriously its role on the Human Rights Council and the commitment to protect women and children in the country, says the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG). This follows after Deputy Women,. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Malaysian Deputy Minister Siti Zailah gives marriage tips advising husbands to use gentle but firm touch on disobedient wives, women’s groups call for removal
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 A coalition of women’s groups today demanded for Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff’s resignation for her controversial remark seen to be endorsing domestic violence. In a joint statement, the Joint Action Group for Gender.