Yes, You Have the Right to Defend Yourself. But Be Prepared for the Consequences.
In Malaysia, you are legally allowed to defend yourself if you reasonably perceive a threat.
But here’s the part no one talks about:
👉 You might still be fined for fighting.
👉 You might be charged if it seems “excessive.”
👉 You might be sued, even if you were the one being attacked.
I’ve trained women, teens, and professionals through Urban Street Defense since 2015. Many were shocked when I explained this legal grey area.
Malaysia needs more honest conversations about self-defense — not just techniques, but what happens after you survive.
Because surviving an attack is one thing.
Surviving the legal aftermath is another.
🎙️ If you’re a producer, educator, or community leader interested in the realities of self-defense in Malaysia — let’s talk.
🛡️ I run awareness sessions that go beyond techniques — covering what really happens during and after an attack.
If you’d like to bring this conversation to your school, workplace, or community, I’m open to interviews, talks, or outreach sessions.
📩 Let’s connect with purpose