🧭 Region & Middle East · #122

I am a foreign wife in Malaysia. My husband is rough with me, but I am afraid to report it because my pass depends on him. What are my options?

If you are in danger, call the police on 999 immediately; the right to ask for protection is not limited to citizens. Many foreign wives keep silent for fear of their pass being cancelled or being separated from their children. That fear is real, but keeping silent can add to the danger. Call Talian Kasih 15999 for confidential advice about shelter and next steps. If you are injured, go to a hospital and ask for a medical report. Keep copies of your passport, marriage certificate and children's birth certificates in a safe place or with someone you trust. Your country's embassy can also help. On questions of your pass and your children's rights, get legal advice before making any big decision. See domestic violence.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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