Repeated online stalking a crime according to Act 574, says deputy minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Not only physical stalking but also repeated online stalking is a crime, according to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Act 574), said Deputy Minister...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Not only physical stalking but also repeated online stalking is a crime, according to the Penal Code Bill 2022 , said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department , Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

“When A changed his or her phone number, B still contacted A on social media by changing various nicknames until there were up to 10 to 20 accounts just to ensure A will not have a peaceful life. “... if there isn’t a law that really protects the victims, I’m afraid that there will be more occurring, causing injuries ,” she said.

 

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