Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Pivotal measure: Decriminalising suicide is just the beginning of a long and arduous journey. – Unsplash

WHEN the bill to decriminalise suicide in Malaysia was finally tabled in parliament, lawmakers were supportive of the government’s plan and believe it is a progressive way forward for mental health reforms.

The bills were tabled for the first reading by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said and the second reading of the bills will be tabled during the next sitting.