Health Ministry backs push to decriminalise suicide

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WSPD2021 | 'Decriminalising suicidal acts would help shift the efforts to prevent suicide in Malaysia. 'It would encourage those who are affected (wanting to commit suicide) to come forward and get help as quick as possible,' said DGHisham.

The Health Ministry is backing the push to decriminalise suicide, says Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

At present, anyone who attempts to commit suicide and act towards doing it face criminal prosecution under Section 309 of the Penal Code, where they can be punished with jail term for up to one year, or they can be fined, or both."It would encourage...

 

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