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17 November 2021

MOH Proposes Moratorium On Attempted Suicide Prosecution, Conviction

Khairy Jamaluddin says the Health Ministry’s memorandum -- which proposes a moratorium on the prosecution and conviction of suicide attempts pending a repeal or amendment of Section 309 in Parliament -- will be tabled in Cabinet.

12 October 2021

Letter

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 criminalise suicide and attempted suicide.

8 October 2021

Letter

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 attempted suicide.

6 July 2021

Malaysia

The Tragic Life Of A Balakong Family

A 56-year-old man from Balakong, Selangor, died from suicide on June 28 after being jobless for over two months; he, his wife, and adult daughter all contracted Covid-19.

1 July 2021

Malaysia

Malaysia Records Three Daily Suicides This Year Up To May

Police statistics show that females comprised 83.5% of 1,708 suicide cases reported 2019 to May 2021; more than half of the total deaths by suicide were victims aged 15-18.

24 May 2021

Letter

Recognise Male Suicide And Offer Help — Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin Et Al

It is important for us to recognise symptoms of an impending mental health crisis in individuals, as this will lead to a life saved.

31 December 2020

Malaysia

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.

10 September 2020

Malaysia

Government Psychosocial Hotlines Received 12,000 Calls During Pandemic: Minister

The Attorney-General’s Chambers is currently reviewing Sections 305, 306, and 309 of the Penal Code related to suicide, according to Dr Adham Baba.

10 September 2020

Malaysia

With Just 200 Psychiatrists, MOH Wants More Contract Psychologists Amid Pandemic Stress

Malaysia should ideally have 3,000 psychiatrists evenly distributed across the country.

9 September 2020

Letter

Decriminalise Suicide And Destigmatise Mental Health — Malaysian Health Coalition

The criminalisation of suicide is not effective in preventing suicide attempts.

Tag: Suicide

MOH Proposes Moratorium On Attempted Suicide Prosecution, Conviction

Launch Of Mental Health Strategic Plan And Agreement To Decriminalise Suicide Brings Hope — Galen Centre

Table Repeal Of Section 309 Of Penal Code By Next Parliament Sitting — Dr Kelvin Yii

The Tragic Life Of A Balakong Family

Malaysia Records Three Daily Suicides This Year Up To May

Recognise Male Suicide And Offer Help — Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin Et Al

Discharged Mental Health, Suicidal Cases 35% Lower During Pandemic Than 2019: MOH

Government Psychosocial Hotlines Received 12,000 Calls During Pandemic: Minister

With Just 200 Psychiatrists, MOH Wants More Contract Psychologists Amid Pandemic Stress

Decriminalise Suicide And Destigmatise Mental Health — Malaysian Health Coalition

Malaysia Suspects Hepatitis Case Of Unknown Origin In Sabah Child

MOH Confirms Penang Hospital Houseman’s Death, MP Condemns Workplace Bullying

Doctor’s Death: Don’t Be Trapped By The Rashomon Effect — Anonymous Doctor

Selangor To Offer Free Health Screening For Early Disease Detection

MOH Estimates Two-Thirds Long Covid Prevalence Among Severe Covid-19 Cases