Being Stalked by Your Spouse During Divorce in Malaysia

If you are in immediate danger, call the police now. You can also call the Talian Kasih helpline at 15999 for support and referrals.

What counts as stalking

Stalking is repeated, unwanted attention that makes you feel watched, followed or unsafe. It can include:

• turning up where you are
• repeated calls or messages
• tracking where you go

In a divorce, it often comes from a spouse who cannot accept the separation. You do not have to wait for it to get worse before you act.

Keep a record of every incident

A clear record is one of your strongest tools. For each incident, note the date, time, place and what happened.

Save messages, call logs and screenshots, and do not delete them. Photos, CCTV footage and the names of anyone who saw what happened all help.

Keep copies somewhere your spouse cannot reach, such as a private cloud account or a trusted person’s phone. Then your evidence is safe even if your phone is lost or taken.

Make a police report

Report the stalking to the police, even if each incident seems small. A pattern is easier to act on when it is recorded over time.

Malaysia has a specific stalking offence in the Penal Code. The conduct may also be criminal intimidation or harassment. The police can tell you which applies.

Ask for a copy or reference number for every report. These support any later application for protection.

Protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act 1994

If the person stalking you is your spouse or former spouse, the Domestic Violence Act 1994 may apply. It works alongside your divorce under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976.

You can apply for an Interim Protection Order. It can be granted quickly to stop contact and harassment while your case is dealt with. A longer Protection Order may follow after a court hearing.

Breaking a protection order is serious, and the court can act on it. A lawyer can help you apply and present your evidence.

Practical steps to stay safe

• Change your routine and routes where you can.
• Tell people you trust what is happening.
• Let your workplace and your children’s school know if your spouse may turn up.
• Tighten security on your phone and accounts in case you are being tracked.
• Turn off location sharing, and check for apps or devices you do not recognise.

If you are ever in immediate danger, call the police, or call Talian Kasih at 15999 for support and referrals.

Get advice early

Stalking rarely stops on its own, and acting early gives you more protection. A lawyer can help you combine a police report, a protection order and safety terms in your divorce.

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