# Suhakam demands legal recognition of femicide

> Malaysian human rights body urges government to legally define femicide and strengthen gender-based violence protections.
- Title: Suhakam demands legal recognition of femicide · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysian human rights body urges government to legally define femicide and strengthen gender-based violence protections. Suhakam calls for femicide to be…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/suhakam-calls-for-femicide-to-be-recognised-in-law-tougher-action-on-gender-based-violence/239857
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:26:38+00:00
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- Topics: suhakam, femicide, gender-based-violence, malaysia, human-rights-commission, legal-recognition, news, world
## Suhakam calls for legal recognition
Suhakam urges government to recognize femicide in legal framework as most severe form of gender-based violence.

> a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action
## Femicide described as preventable violation
Suhakam states femicide is a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws and early intervention.

> a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action
## Call follows parliamentary briefing
Suhakam's call follows October 15 briefing to Parliamentary Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development.
## Recommendations for prevention
Suhakam recommends reviewing laws, improving data collection, and creating national coordination body for gender-based violence.
## Safeguarding measures
Suhakam urges safer cities through better street lighting, public transport, reporting mechanisms and secure schools.
## Funding for support systems
Suhakam states sufficient funding needed for shelters, psychosocial services, legal aid and women's organizations.
## Key takeaway

Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognized in law and tougher action on gender-based violence.