KUALA LUMPUR: Any woman facing reluctance on the part of police to receive reports on domestic violence should come forward with such information and Bukit Aman would investigate the matter.

       Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hasan said those affected and even the Women, Family and Community Ministry should come forward with information so that an internal investigation can be conducted.

       He refuted claims that police were reluctant to receive reports on domestic violence.

       The issue was raised by the Women, Family and Community Ministry on Monday.

       “We will not compromise on this aspect and stern action will be taken if there are any breaches in the handling of domestic violence cases as alleged by the ministry.

       “Since the Domestic Violence Act was enforced in 1996, the police have issued a number of administrative orders over the handling of investigations of domestic violence cases to be complied to at all levels,” said Comm Abd Jalil.

       It was reported that victims of domestic violence were advised to go to the hospital and get a medical report on their condition, if they encounter police personnel who refuse to accept their reports on the grounds that it is “a family matter”.

       Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said the (medical) report from the hospital can then be used so police cannot refuse to accept their report.