PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Improvements to close circuit TV (CCTV) infrastructure in public facilities and sexual harassment prevention courses are among the actions plans contained in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Advocacy (AAGS) programme guidelines.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said when officiating the AAGS programme roadshow here today that the guidelines include advocacy programmes for sexual harassment prevention and also to create awareness about sexual harassment.

“It includes suggestions and proper steps that need to be taken to increase prevention, including at workplaces, public transport, educational facilities and childcare centres,” he said.

The element of awareness is covered in programmes that boost understanding in communities about acts that lead to sexual harassment and measures that can be taken to address it, he added.

The guidelines, developed by the Women, Family and Community Ministry and have been in effect since March 28, can be obtained at the following link.

Ahmad Zahid, who is Rural and Regional Development Minister said the creation of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (Act 840) is a manifestation by the government that sexual harassment offences were a breach of human rights.

The Act was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on July 20, 2022 and the Dewan Negara on August 11, 2022 and has been in effect in stages since March 28.

Meanwhile, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expressed hope that the programme would focus on the use of the guidelines in government and private organisations to ensure a safe environment for both women and men.

Her ministry, through the Women’s Development Department, will implement the advocacy programme in public premises and workplaces at the community level throughout 2023 across the country, she said. — Bernama

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