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Malaysia's government is developing a Domestic Violence Offenders Registry to monitor repeat abusers, with three key agencies collaborating on the initiative. The effort includes shelter upgrades and expanded victim protection services.
Japan is implementing GPS tracking devices for stalkers subject to restraining orders, following a spike in cases and a fatal workplace stabbing. The government is also considering mandatory counselling and tighter anti-stalking laws.
Malaysia's government is conducting a comprehensive study to develop stronger protections for cybercrime victims, examining international best practices and potential mechanisms for fund recovery.
South Korea has introduced a mobile application enabling stalking victims to monitor the real-time location and movements of suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors, addressing gaps in existing protection measures that have failed dozens of victims.
A 27-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to two years and eight months' imprisonment with two strokes of the cane for uploading explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend on social media without consent, in what prosecutors described as an egregious revenge porn case.