Suicide Archives

30 September 2026

Letter

Rare Opportunity To Break Through Silos Hindering Mental Health Policies — Dr Kelvin Yii, Lim Yi Wei & Michelle Ng

Before NSFIRM, Malaysia lacked a comprehensive, systematic registry of suicide deaths and attempts. NSFIRM can help draw this picture through systematic analysis and incident trend monitoring.

7 October 2024

Malaysia

Dr Tay’s Family Lacks Confidence In Task Force

Dr Tay Tien Yaa's family questions the lack of a legal advisor on the task force probing the specialist's death and if the team is truly independent. The family also slams the absence of a response to a Sept 12 Sispaa complaint against bullying of Dr Tay.

18 September 2024

Malaysia

PN Demands Independent Review Of HWCITF Report On Health Worker Bullying

PN MPs' Health Committee calls for an independent body to review HWCITF's report on the bullying of health care workers in MOH, besides asking for bullying cases to be reported in stakeholder engagement sessions by the Health parliament committee.

16 September 2024

Malaysia

‘If A Specialist Can Die From Suicide, What More Junior Doctors?’

After the death of Lahad Datu Hospital UD52 pathology specialist Dr Tay Tien Yaa from suicide that her family has blamed on workplace bullying, Malaysians are questioning the fate of junior doctors, like medical officers and housemen, and demanding action.

20 August 2024

World

Farmer Suicides May Rise With Climate Change. Are We Prepared?

Droughts, fires, and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to intensify, farmer suicide prevention efforts are crucial.

12 July 2024

World

What I Learned From Counselling People Who Were Suicidal

Helplines provide clients with confidentiality, anonymity and unconditional support that is often absent in their offline lives.

3 July 2024

World

How Indonesia Can Prevent Youth Suicide

While case numbers are small, there is a chance many suicides go unreported, known as the “iceberg phenomenon”.

2 July 2024

World

Why Aren’t We Doing More About Youth Suicide?

A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions.

1 July 2024

World

The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams

The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students taking extreme steps such as taking their lives.

28 June 2024

World

Stress, Depression And Worse: The Dangers Of Too Much Screen Time

As smartphones proliferate and young people spend more time online, their excessive use is creating a growing number of addicts.

Tag: Suicide

Rare Opportunity To Break Through Silos Hindering Mental Health Policies — Dr Kelvin Yii, Lim Yi Wei & Michelle Ng

Dr Tay’s Family Lacks Confidence In Task Force

PN Demands Independent Review Of HWCITF Report On Health Worker Bullying

‘If A Specialist Can Die From Suicide, What More Junior Doctors?’

Farmer Suicides May Rise With Climate Change. Are We Prepared?

What I Learned From Counselling People Who Were Suicidal

How Indonesia Can Prevent Youth Suicide

Why Aren’t We Doing More About Youth Suicide?

The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams

Obituary: Dr Sng Kim Chai, Sole Community Doctor Of Pulau Ketam — Dr Sng Kim Hock

Malaysian Anaesthesiologist First Asian To Lead Global Pain Association

Dzulkefly ‘Commits’ To Forming Health Service Commission Without Power To Create Positions Or Set Emoluments

Private Hospital Beds Officially Surpass Public Beds In Penang: Exco

Ranau Hospital Crisis: Doctors Working 48 To 72 Straight Hours — Medical Officer