A 56-year-old man from Balakong, Selangor, died from suicide on June 28 after being jobless for over two months;...
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Police statistics show that females comprised 83.5% of 1,708 suicide cases reported 2019 to May 2021; more than half...
It is important for us to recognise symptoms of an impending mental health crisis in individuals, as this will...
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Discharged Mental Health, Suicidal Cases 35% Lower During Pandemic Than 2019: MOH
The Attorney-General’s Chamber is considering suicide decriminalisation and to send people who attempt suicide for treatment.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers is currently reviewing Sections 305, 306, and 309 of the Penal Code related to suicide, according...
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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.
The criminalisation of suicide is not effective in preventing suicide attempts.
The Malaysian Medics International (MMI) calls for suicide to be decriminalised and for a moratorium on prosecutions of suicide...
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...