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Decriminalising suicide first step in improving mental healthcare in M'sia - KJ

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government’s move towards decriminalising suicide is the first step in efforts to improve mental healthcare in the country.

“(Decriminalising suicide) is the first step in removing stigma from suicide. Then we launch big campaigns such as the ‘Are You Okay?’ campaign so that we normalise seeking help and treatment (for mental health issues).

“We also need to...


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