Lam Thye: Repeal ‘archaic’ law criminalising attempted suicide


GEORGE TOWN: Section 309 of the Penal Code, which outlines the punishment for attempted suicide, should be repealed as it is “archaic”, says Mental Health Advisory Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic).

Section 309 states that offenders could be jailed up to one year, fined, or both.

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