LPPKN Implements ‘Lelaki Budiman Negara’ Programme To Strengthen Family Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The government, through the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), is actively implementing the Lelaki Budiman Negara Programme to strengthen family institutions and enhance human capital development.

Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said the initiative, aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focuses on developing and implementing an education module to empower men as responsible husbands, fathers and members of society.

She said the programme is timely, as statistics show men are also victims of domestic violence.

“According to data from the police (PDRM), there were 1,778 male victims recorded in 2022, which fell to 1,213 cases in 2023, but rose again to 1,865 cases in 2024. For 2025, up to July alone, there have already been 1,183 cases,” she said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Noraini was responding to Dr Ahmad Fakhruddin Fakhrurazi (PN–Kuala Kedah), who asked about the effectiveness of LPPKN’s family development programmes, such as Parenting at Work, in reducing the risk of abuse against men, as well as the latest statistics on male victims of domestic violence.

She said the effectiveness of these programmes is measured using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, which focuses on three indicators — knowledge, practice and behavioural change.

“Findings up to the second quarter of this year show that more than 90 per cent of participants reported better knowledge, nearly 90 per cent applied what they learned, and almost 70 per cent showed positive behavioural changes.

“This indicates that programmes such as Parenting at Work and other LPPKN initiatives have improved family literacy, encouraged mutual respect between partners and reduced the risk of abuse, including against men,” she said.

In response to a supplementary question on approaches to reach male victims, Noraini said it remains challenging as many men hesitate to come forward due to shame, fear and stigma.

“As a society, we must be more empathetic and not judgmental. That’s why LPPKN continues to strengthen early intervention measures such as counselling.

“Participants can choose to speak to either a male or female counsellor. Male counsellors often make victims feel more comfortable sharing their problems,” she said.

Noraini also reminded victims that they can seek help through Talian Kasih 15999, adding that the government’s domestic violence awareness campaign is inclusive, as abuse affects both men and women.

-- BERNAMA