In today's Inside Story, we look into the news of the abolishment of Section 309 of the Penal Code on the criminalization of suicide, following the statement made by Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang in yesterday's parliament sitting on this topic. First, we discuss how changing this law would help, and what else needs to be done to support it. Next, we revisit what Nurul Izzah Anwar and Kasthuri Patto have said on this issue, in conversations with our colleagues on The Bigger Picture and The Breakfast Grille. Finally, we talk about the kind of mental health care and support should be provided for people who have survived suicide attempts.



If you would like to speak to someone, you can contact: 



- Befrienders: 03-76272929 (or email them at sam@befrienders.org.my), 24/7 hotline 



- Mercy Malaysia's Psychological First Aid (PFA) Hotline: 03-29359935 - 8.00AM - 5.00PM from Mondays to Fridays - 8.00AM - 1.00PM on Saturdays 



- Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (MHPSS): 03-29359935 or 014-3223392 



- Talian Kasih: 15999, or WhatsApp 019-2615999





Image Source: Priscilla Du Preez, Unsplash

In today's Inside Story, we look into the news of the abolishment of Section 309 of the Penal Code on the criminalization of suicide, following the statement made by Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang in yesterday's parliament sitting on this topic. First, we discuss how changing this law would help, and what else needs to be done to support it. Next, we revisit what Nurul Izzah Anwar and Kasthuri Patto have said on this issue, in conversations with our colleagues on <a href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/public-health-when-will-malaysia-decriminalise-suicide">The Bigger Picture</a> and <a href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/future-proof-mental-healthcare-policies">The Breakfast Grille</a>. Finally, we talk about the kind of mental health care and support should be provided for people who have survived suicide attempts.

If you would like to speak to someone, you can contact: 

- Befrienders: 03-76272929 (or email them at sam@befrienders.org.my), 24/7 hotline 

- Mercy Malaysia's Psychological First Aid (PFA) Hotline: 03-29359935 - 8.00AM - 5.00PM from Mondays to Fridays - 8.00AM - 1.00PM on Saturdays 

- Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (MHPSS): 03-29359935 or 014-3223392 

- Talian Kasih: 15999, or WhatsApp 019-2615999


Image Source: Priscilla Du Preez, Unsplash

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We get the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;story&nbsp;on the major headline of the day, exploring different facets and perspectives to gain deeper insight.

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