Record number of suicides registered in Thailand in 2022
MOSCOW: The number of suicides among Thai citizens reached a record high of 4,800 cases in 2022, reported Sputnik. In 2018, the suicide rate was 6.3 per 100,000 people, while in 2022 this figure rose to 7.97, the Bangkok Post newspaper quoted the Department of Mental Health (DMH) on Monday, adding that this is the […]
Woman dies after falling from building
KUCHING: The cause of death of the local female found at the shopping mall here is allegedly suicide by jumping. Kuching acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that the police received a call from MERS 999 yesterday (June 1) at 11.14pm informing them that someone had jumped from the parking lot in the said mall. “Investigation […]
No single factor behind suicide, says Tiang
SIBU: Most people who die of suicide suffer from a mental illness, emotional disorder and unbearable stress. In pointing this out, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said there is no single reason which prompts a person to commit suicide. “Family members and friends can play a critical role in […]
Prisoner found hanged to death in Sibu Prison
SIBU: A prisoner hanged himself to death in what appeared to be suicide. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said a report was received on the day of the incident — at 4.13am, Sunday (Sept 11) — from the prison warden. The prisoner, aged 52, had hung himself in Sibu Prison’s transit cell, Jalan Awang Ramli […]
Don’t speculate about suicide attempt in Sibu
SIBU: The public is advised to not make any speculation regarding the suicide attempt in the fifth-floor corridor of one of the buildings, here on Tuesday. Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement yesterday said that the Sibu police station received a call around 8.12 pm from a security guard. “He (security […]
Suicide can be prevented
KUCHING: Much more can be done by the government, the media and the community as a whole to address the people’s mental health, especially during the pandemic, as this is a crucial move towards tackling factors that could contribute to an increase in suicide cases in the country. In saying this, Bandar Kuching MP Dr […]
Man commits suicide at Kubah National Park
KUCHING: A 47-year-old man was found hanged from a tree near Kubah National Park on Tuesday evening (Jul 13). The man identified as Than Kian Seng is believed to have committed suicide at the scene two days prior to the discovery of his lifeless body. Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said preliminary investigations […]
Don’t despair, help is near
KUCHING: “If you are in despair or have suicidal thoughts, remember you are not alone because help is available through various platforms for you.” This is the advice of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to members of the public after expressing her concern over the rise in […]
How to prevent suicide
KUCHING: A comprehensive suicide prevention strategy needs to be employed in collaboration with healthcare, social care, economic and legal support to form a safety net. Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, a psychiatrist at Miri Hospital, said this is crucial for when people fall into hard times. “The cause of suicide is complex and involves the interaction […]
Early detection of depression can avert suicide
By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: The relatively high number of suicide cases reported in Malaysia during the first five months of this year has set alarm bells ringing. The suicide trend is worrying, more so now with the Covid-19 pandemic yet to show any sign of abating and no indication of when the first […]
