KAJANG: Authorities have persuaded a 48-year-old woman off a ledge on the 9th floor of a condominium at Bandar Tun Hussein Onn.
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof says police were alerted by the public at about 3.17pm on Wednesday (Dec 25).
"Police and Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene to calm the victim," he said.
"After much advice and coaxing, the victim finally abandoned her intention to jump and she was saved. Medical personnel gave her treatment and a check-up. There were no physical injuries,” he added.
ACP Naazron says the victim lived alone in the condominium unit.
She was sent to Kajang Hospital for further medical examination.
Checks revealed she had received psychiatric treatments at hospitals in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
He advised the public to be alert to family and friends experiencing emotional distress.
"Advice and counselling can be provided via the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline," he said.
Those contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service at 03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392.
Talian Kasih is available at 15999 or via WhatsApp at 019-261 5999.
Jakim’s family, social and community care centre can be contacted on WhatsApp at 011-1959 8214.
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur can be reached at 03-7627 2929, via email at sam@befrienders.org.my, or by visiting www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia.
