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Time For Malaysia To Decriminalise Suicide

Time For Malaysia To Decriminalise Suicide

Morning Brief

April 5, 202311m 33s

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Law minister on Tuesday announced amendments to the Mental Health Act 2001 that will decriminalise suicide attempts as currently, anyone attempting suicide can be jailed for up to one year, fined, or both. Dr. Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, Psychiatrist at Hospital Miri Malaysia tells us why this change is much needed and how the public health service can be improved to help those in mental distress.

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