Decriminalising suicide key to getting more to seek early treatment, says Health DG


Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. -filepic

PUTRAJAYA: Decriminalising suicide is key towards preventing suicidal acts in the country, says the Health Ministry.

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday (Sept 10), Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said recognising that suicide is not a crime is a step towards getting more people to seek early treatment.

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