Malaysian men who call their wives ugly could go to jail

Submitted by Michael on Thu, 2009-05-28 17:24

Article here. Excerpt:

'It could soon be a crime for Malaysian men to call their wives ugly, a women's rights group claimed this week.

The Women's Development Department, which is a branch of the government, plans to ask Parliament to ban 'emotional violence' against women. Physical violence is already illegal.

Campaigners said offenders who 'demonstrate a pattern of causing mental and psychological damage' should face counseling, fines and jail terms.
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About 90 percent of some 800 women who called Malaysia's Women's Aid Organisation for help last year reported being psychologically abused, though some were also physically assaulted.'

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My suggestion for these men and their 'ugly' wives is simple. There are other available words. Hidiuos, repulsive, and disgusting should work just fine.

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Submitted by anthony on Thu, 2009-05-28 19:27

passed a couple years back that stipulated that when a man did not have sex with his wife, it would be considered abuse, i.e. akin to domestic violence.
Imagine that. You don't want to screw your wife FOR ANY REASON and she can call the police on you.

oregon dad

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Submitted by oregon dad on Fri, 2009-05-29 05:58