Only half of Malaysian women say they can refuse sex with spouse or partner, survey finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A nationwide survey in Malaysia found that 52% of women could refuse sex with their spouse or partner, with significant variations based on ethnicity, religion, education, and income.

• Only 52% of Malaysian women surveyed could refuse sex with their spouse or partner.
• Muslim and Malay women were less likely to refuse sex compared to other ethnic and religious groups.
• Women with higher education and income were more likely to refuse sex.