Suicidal behaviour is crisis, not criminal act
MIRI: Decriminalising suicide attempts could lead to a greater number of people seeking help, particularly through crisis services such as hotlines and support groups. According to psychiatrist, Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, the government is considering several amendments to the current Penal Code (Act 574) and Mental Health Act (Act 615) to achieve this goal. On […]
No foul play involved
SIBU: No clues of foul play or criminal acts found at the fire incident which destroyed two houses at Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Jalan Burung Belibis, last Tuesday night. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 Sibu chief Senior Fire Superintendent I Janggan Muling said that there were no traces of criminal elements in the incident. […]
Ahmad Faizal to seek detailed explanation on sexual harassment incidents
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has said that he needs to obtain a detailed explanation from those allegedly involved in sexual harassment incidents as revealed by national diving queen, Datuk Pandelela Rinong, before taking any further action. He said the government viewed seriously the issue of sexual harassment involving athletes, coaches and officials, saying that it needed to be […]
Put a stop to gangsterism in Bintulu
UPHOLDING THE LAW KUCHING: The police have been urged to promptly investigate and enforce law against any criminal acts that could threaten the peace and stability in Bintulu. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that he totally and utterly condemned the actions of hooligans in this industrial town — who resort to abusing […]
