Serious Allegations of Sexual Harassment in Taekwondo Malaysia

Taekwondo Malaysia (TM) is facing a serious crisis following a police report filed by a female staff member at its headquarters on April 21, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur. The report accuses Master Loke Shee Hee, Chairman of the TM Referees Board, of molestation and sexual harassment.

POLICE REPORT

According to the police report, when the victim disclosed the incident to her employer, Master Dhanaraj Rassiah, Technical Chairman of Taekwondo Malaysia, she was allegedly told to “forgive Master Loke” instead of taking further action. Both Master Loke and Master Dhanaraj are senior officials within the organization.

Technical chairman is Master Dhanaraj Rassiah — Technical Chairman is Master Dhanaraj Rassiah.

The filing of this report has raised serious concerns within the Taekwondo community and beyond, with multiple sources suggesting that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. There are also growing allegations of attempts to silence the victim and cover up the case to protect those in power.

Advocates for transparency and accountability in Malaysian sports are urging Taekwondo Malaysia and the relevant authorities — including the Ministry of Youth and Sports and law enforcement agencies — to ensure a full, independent, and impartial investigation.

“This is not just about one individual,” said a concerned community leader. “If there are other victims, they need to feel safe to speak out. The culture of silence and cover-ups must end.”

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among athletes, coaches, and supporters of Taekwondo in Malaysia, with calls for stronger protections for victims of harassment and stricter governance standards in sports organizations.

The public is now watching closely to see how Taekwondo Malaysia, World Taekwondo, and the authorities will respond to these grave allegations.