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Public Health: When Will Malaysia Decriminalise Suicide?
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16:00, 8 Sept 2021
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In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, we look at the long-standing debate about decriminalising suicide in Malaysia. What are the legal and political hurdles that stand in the way of efforts to review Section 309 of the Penal Code? We ask YB Kasthuri Patto, Batu Kawan MP, and member of the Decriminalisation of Suicide Focus Group, National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing, Dato’ Sri M. Ramachelvam, to weigh in on these questions, and why decriminalisation needs to be a priority for the new Health Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin.
If you need emotional support or just want to talk to someone anonymously, you can call Befrienders KL at 03 7627 2929.
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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Tee Shiao Eek
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mental health
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Penal Code
self-harm
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Public Health: When Will Malaysia Decriminalise Suicide?
49 mins
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16:00, 8 Sept 2021
In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, we look at the long-standing debate about decriminalising suicide in Malaysia. What are the legal and political hurdles that stand in the way of efforts to review Section 309 of the Penal Code? We ask YB Kasthuri Patto, Batu Kawan MP, and member of the Decriminalisation of Suicide Focus Group, National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing, Dato’ Sri M. Ramachelvam, to weigh in on these questions, and why decriminalisation needs to be a priority for the new Health Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin.
If you need emotional support or just want to talk to someone anonymously, you can call Befrienders KL at 03 7627 2929.
Image credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Tee Shiao Eek
The Bigger Picture
Health & Living
suicide
mental health
depression
counselling
decriminalise
Penal Code
self-harm
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