Last year, Parliament was informed that the Attorney-General’s Chambers was studying possible amendments to laws related to suicide. Two months ago, a 42-year-old man who attempted suicide by stabbing himself with fragments from a broken glass window was sentenced to one month in prison. We, however, are still dragging our feet over this issue despite concerns expressed by the Malaysia Law Reform Committee as well as leaders of mental health organisations and mental health experts. Better decision-making processes concerning mental health issues in general and an empathetic approach towards those afflicted will go a long way in creating a compassionate, inclusive and resilient society. DATUK DR ANDREW MOHANRAJPresident, Malaysian Mental Health AssociationBoard Member, World Federation for Mental HealthArticle type: free User access status:

Source: thestar August 08, 2020 00:22 UTC