Khairy Jamaluddin says the Health Ministry’s memorandum -- which proposes a moratorium on the prosecution and conviction of suicide...
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Launch Of Mental Health Strategic Plan And Agreement To Decriminalise Suicide Brings Hope — Galen Centre
The decision to repeal Section 309 will finally bring Malaysia out of the 20 countries in the world which continue to...
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Table Repeal Of Section 309 Of Penal Code By Next Parliament Sitting — Dr Kelvin Yii
While the law is yet to be amended, there must be a moratorium on all prosecutions on cases of...
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With Just 200 Psychiatrists, MOH Wants More Contract Psychologists Amid Pandemic Stress
Malaysia should ideally have 3,000 psychiatrists evenly distributed across the country.
MMA is concerned that financial stress may lead to an increase in cases of depression, anxiety and, ultimately, suicides.
We stand with the unified plea to lawmakers to decriminalise suicide by repealing or amending Section 309 of the...
MPs will also raise issues on Covid-19, contract doctors, and mental health among others.
The repeal of archaic laws on attempted suicide can save lives.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers is looking at various Commonwealth models.
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Speed Up Decriminalisation of Suicide To Aid Better Data Collection To Help People
Deputy minister said MOH facing challenges to start suicide registry due to existing laws.