PETALING JAYA: Decriminalise attempted suicide and have insurance coverage for mental illness, says Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng (pic). "The country has drawn its attention to the suicide of a 16-year-old teenager in Batu Kawa, Sarawak. She added that several steps should be taken to address the rising issue of mental illness. Second, push for insurance coverage for mental illness," she said. "In the same way, employers and teachers should not dismiss the problem, given that self-harm and signs of mental illness usually takes place at home.

Source: The Star May 16, 2019 12:18 UTC