KJ: Increase in suicides and mental health issues troubling, prompt action needed

By FATIMAH ZAINAL

Nation
Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022
1:00 PM MYT

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded an increase of 81% or 1,142 suicide cases last year compared to 631 cases in 2020, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said the police data showed worrying statistics that needed immediate action as the Covid-19 pandemic had exacerbated the issue of mental health.

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

~~RM13.90/month~~
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

~~RM12.33/month~~
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only

Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Tags / Keywords: Mental Health , Health Ministry , Khairy Jamaluddin , Minister , Covid-19 Pandemic , NGOs , Psychosocial Support , Suicide Rate , Police , Helpline

Is this article useful?

Report a mistake

What is the issue about?

Spelling and grammatical error

Factually incorrect

Story is irrelevant

Email (optional)

Thank you for your report!

Next In Nation

Others Also Read

Lenovo, Ericsson settle international patent dispute

Technology26m ago

Symbol	Open	High	Low	Last	Chg	%Chg	Vol ('00)
HSI-CWCM	0.080	0.080	0.055	0.065	-0.030	-31.58	1,536,447
HSI-CWCE	0.150	0.175	0.145	0.160	-0.040	-20.00	941,884
HSI-PWD2	0.085	0.090	0.080	0.080	0.010	14.29	852,434
VELOCITY-WB	0.045	0.045	0.045	0.045	0.010	28.57	612,000
TOPGLOV	0.800	0.870	0.795	0.845	0.040	4.97	578,478
SUPERMX	0.730	0.825	0.730	0.775	0.060	8.39	551,774
SAPNRG	0.045	0.050	0.045	0.045	-0.005	-10.00	478,618
T7GLOBAL	0.320	0.360	0.315	0.325	0.005	1.56	447,263
HSI-CWEO	0.100	0.100	0.085	0.095	-0.020	-17.39	420,674
HSI-CWEJ	0.120	0.120	0.100	0.110	-0.025	-18.52	369,073
VS	0.830	0.845	0.795	0.820	-0.025	-2.96	320,075
PERTAMA	0.095	0.105	0.075	0.090	-0.010	-10.00	310,593
HSI-PWD5	0.140	0.150	0.120	0.130	0.025	23.81	310,108
HARTA	1.830	2.080	1.820	2.020	0.160	8.60	257,145
T7GLOBAL-WD	0.055	0.080	0.055	0.060	0.000	0.00	255,059

KJ: Increase in suicides and mental health issues troubling, prompt action needed

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

Annual Plan

1 month

Breaking barriers, building bots

Next In Nation

Others Also Read

Lenovo, Ericsson settle international patent dispute

Bushfire triggers evacuation order in Southeast Perth

INTERACTIVE: Time for a term limit?

Soccer-Olympiakos chairman Marinakis to stand trial over sports violence case

Soccer-Arsenal lose injured defender Gabriel for rest of the season

Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rage

Wall Street set to plunge as Trump tariffs rout dollar

Soccer-Sports Council allows Olmo and Victor to play for Barca until end of season

Australian woman arrested for allegedly stealing perfume while in transit at Changi Airport two years ago

HK actor Lee Lung Kei, 74, proposes to 38YO girlfriend Chris Wong in prison

US imposes 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Brunei exports

Work on TikTok deal is 'in a good place,' US vice president says

Market Summary

FBM KLCI

25,137,450

Market Movers

Want to listen to full audio?

Majlis SIRIM Industri 2024

Thank you for downloading.

KJ: Increase in suicides and mental health issues troubling, prompt action needed

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

Annual Plan

1 month

Related stories:

Next In Nation

Others Also Read

Trending in News

Market Summary

FBM KLCI

25,137,450

Want to listen to full audio?

Majlis SIRIM Industri 2024

Thank you for downloading.