Decriminalising suicide attempts a positive step in health reforms

Shuman VasuPublished: Apr 4, 2023 8:22 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2023 8:58 AM

A trio of DAP lawmakers has supported the government's plan to decriminalise attempted suicide, as announced in Parliament today.

In a joint statement, Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii, Michelle Ng (Subang Jaya assemblyperson) and Lim Yi Wei (Kg Tunku assemblyperson) dubbed the step a progressive way forward in mental health reforms in the country...

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