Local actor Datuk Rosyam Nor has sparked controversy with his statements on prostitution in the country during an appearance on the Hitam Putih Kehidupan podcast.
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He expressed the belief that having prostitution establishments in the country is crucial to preventing rape by foreigners. Rosyam Nor argued, "These are men we're talking about. If they don't get to release their desires, then where else are they going to do it? If they see our daughters walking past, they'll just rape them. So, with prostitution establishments available, these men not only won't commit such crimes, but they can pay for the services and fulfil their needs."
Towards the end, he emphasized that these are his personal views and encouraged others to think for themselves, acknowledging that his opinions might be wrong. In the podcast's comment section, many followers seem to agree with Rosyam Nor's statement.
However, on Twitter, there is significant opposition, with some questioning the effectiveness of legalized or partially legalized prostitution in preventing rape, citing cases in countries like the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Some also argued that the sex industry does not necessarily solve or prevent rape cases, as incidents continue to occur irrespective of their legal status.
What are your thoughts on his statement?
