Malaysia studying ways to decriminalise suicide attempts: Minister

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The Malaysian government, through the Attorney-General's Chambers, is studying possible amendments to laws related to suicide to address the ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government, through the Attorney-General's Chambers, is studying possible amendments to laws related to suicide to address the increasing number of such attempts nationwide, a minister said on Tuesday .

"The study is not only focused on Sections 309 of the Penal Code, Act 574 for attempted suicide but also includes Sections 305 and 306 for abetting suicide attempts," he added.

 

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