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Security guard honoured for preventing suicide bid at Wisma Saberkas

KUCHING: The bravery and quick thinking of security guard Suhanum Sutimin, 28, were recognised and appreciated by the Wisma Saberkas Management Corporation in a ceremony held here on Friday (July 14). The event aimed to acknowledge her heroic efforts in preventing a suicide attempt by a distressed mother of two on June 6. During an […]

Bid to take own life foiled

MIRI: Members of the public managed to save a woman, believed to be a Chinese national, who attempted to drown herself in the sea at Lutong beach on Wednesday morning. Some 10 people including food and beverage traders in the area pulled the woman out of the water to safety.  According to eye-witnesses, the woman, […]

Suicide prevention digital contest

KUCHING: In line with World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2020, Befrienders Kuching is organising a digital contest that starts today and will commence until Sept 26. The theme of the contest is ‘Working Together To Prevent Suicide’ which is also the theme of the World Suicide Prevention Day 2020. The contest is split into four […]