In a bid to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed over 2.4 million people worldwide, the Malaysian government has called for a partial lockdown, also known locally as the movement control order (MCO) that is expected to end on 18 February. Therefore, more roadblocks or road barricades have been set up by police officers to carry out compliance operations in order to ensure that the public adheres to coronavirus restrictions stipulated by local authorities.However,

Lily (not her real name), a Malaysian woman in her late 20s, told The ASEAN Post that she once took a Grab ride for a short 10-minutes journey from her apartment in Petaling Jaya, a city in the state of Selangor to a train station nearby her home.

For most people, the #MeToo movement has become synonymous with campaigns against sexual harassment.

Many Southeast Asian cities are home to various types of public transportation. Citizens choose to travel via buses and trains because it is more affordable and reliable for daily use. However, observers say that they are not the safest mode of transportation for women.Last December, the Coalition for Safe Public Space (KRPA) conducted a survey regarding women’s safety on public transportation in Indonesia.

21 Cambodian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have renewed a call for the government to resolve 11 concerns regarding gender-based violence at work and the protection of workers’ fundamental freedoms and rights. In a joint statement released last Sunday, the local civil society organisations called on various government ministries and institutions to act in response to women’s needs. The call was part of the 16-day Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.Accordi

The media in Indonesia recently revealed that the Coalition for Safe Public Space (KRPA) had conducted a survey regarding women’s safety on public transportation in Indonesia. The results of the survey showed that public transportation could be considered a very dangerous public place for women, with the frequency of sexual harassment occurrences coming in second place.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security recently proposed significantly higher fines for sexual harassment and molestation. A draft amendment to a government decree on social evils and public safety violations says people who sexually harass, molest others or perform sexual acts in public could be fined between VND3 to VND5 million (US$129 to US$215).

A recent study has found that bullying in the workplace is exceptionally high in Singapore.The inaugural Kantar Inclusion Index compares employee feedback on their diversity and inclusion (D&I) experiences.

In a recent survey of 1,107 Thais by YouGov, the United Kingdom (UK)-based market research agency found that 21 percent of respondents they interviewed said they have experienced sexual harassment.Sexual assault was the most common form of sexual harassment reported by respondents (44 percent). The second most common form of sexual harassment was verbal comments of a sexual nature (42 percent) and flashing (35 percent).