Suhakam alarmed by rise of suicides, calls for revival of registry

The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) said it is alarmed by the rise of suicides and suicide attempts during the pandemic and called for more effective measures as well as support for those in need of assistance.

The commission also urged the government to revive the establishment of the National Suicide Registry Malaysia (NSRM) to provide public access to data on suicides in the country.

“The pandemic has taken a toll on...