Nancy Shukri cracks down on sales of sex dolls, promises zero tolerance

KUALA LUMPUR - The Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has declared that the sale of child-like sex dolls on an e-commerce platform will not be allowed to occur again.

In a strong statement, Nancy stressed that the ministry contacted the e-commerce platform upon discovering the case.

"The ministry is taking this matter very seriously, and we will ensure that such an incident will never happen again.

"Once Shopee became aware that sex toys were being sold on their platform, they immediately removed the products and blocked the seller," she informed the media during the UNFPA: Celebrating 50 Years of Progress in Malaysia event held at Boathouse 5, Ampang.

She added that her Ministry will collaborate with other ministries to ensure the prevention of similar incidents in the future.

Earlier, a Twitter handle @masitah96 had gone viral, claiming that her friend had discovered the sale of child-like sex dolls on Shopee.

"She came across sex toys, which is fine, but what’s not fine is that these sex toys have a child’s body," she said.

The user also shared links to the products sold by Shopee seller "sexymarina," with prices ranging from RM1,400 to RM1,500 each.

Concern and alarm have been expressed by social media users regarding the sale of sex dolls resembling children.

In the product review section, users commented on the accuracy of the dolls' physical attributes as advertised and the detailed representation of every part of the body.

A Twitter user suggested reporting the seller's account to Shopee, raising concerns that the platform was enabling child rapists and highlighting the potential harm and ethical implications associated with the sale of child-like sex dolls.

Following the viral attention, Shopee stated that they have taken action by removing the controversial listings.

Shopee responded on Twitter, confirming that they have permanently banned the associated seller account and stressing that such content has no place on their platform.

Earlier, Malaysian Mental Health Association president and consultant psychiatrist professor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said using child-like sex dolls would indicate a perverted, criminal mind and that action should be taken against them.

“Such individuals should be monitored the same way those involved in child pornography are being monitored,” he said.