KJ: Decriminalising suicide bids up to Cabinet, Home Ministry and cops' input also crucial

By FATIMAH ZAINAL

PUTRAJAYA: The decriminalisation of suicide attempts hinges on the Cabinet's decision, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

It also depends on whether or not the Home Ministry can be influenced to support efforts to decriminalise the deed, he added.

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