IN 2020, 266 people took their own lives between March 19 and Oct 30, while there were 1, 080 suicide attempts according to the Health Ministry. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is concerned because these figures are just the tip of the iceberg and on the rise. The government needs to incorporate suicide prevention in the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Of these, 25% were attributed to debt; 24% to family problems; and 23% to marital problems. > Government ministries and agencies should work with NGOs to prevent suicides.

Source: The Star July 02, 2021 00:56 UTC