Anti-stalking Bill: Improvements to ensure all aspects of legislation covered

Improvements to the draft of two bills related to the crime of stalking have been proposed to ensure emphasis is given to holistic coverage of the offence involving all aspects of legislation, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Ramkarpal Singh.

He said the improvements were the result of engagement sessions with stakeholders such as the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department, the Women’s Aid Organisation and the Malaysian Bar to review the provisions of the two bills...