During the conversation, I was drawing his blood and I heard the woman ask what he was doing to which he answered, 'I'm having sex with the staff nurse and if you don't believe me, you can make a video call.
Sadly, the reaction from the public was largely disappointing and reflective of how we as a society approach sexual harassment and assault.
However, para material legislation does not exist in Malaysia.
A 2019 YouGov Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 respondents found 36% of Malaysian women and 17% of Malaysian men have experienced sexual harassment.
About the Author This article was written by Chia Swee Yik , Partner of this Firm , who has provided advice on employment law.
Unfortunately, this is a new area of law which is yet fully developed and not entirely clear.