Monday, 03 Feb 2020 02:03 PM MYTIt was reported yesterday that a 38-year-old disabled man was sentenced to six months in prison by the Magistrate’s Court in Kuala Terengganu for attempted suicide on December 23.— AFP pic
“We are perplexed as to how this case was prosecuted and tried when it is clear there is no public interest to be served by prosecuting a person who is clearly in dire need of assistance and such travesty can only worsen his situation,” said Melissa in a statement here. According to the charges read, he had wanted to take his own life because he is under tremendous pressure.
Both Melissa and Lim called for the government to repeal the offence of attempted suicide under Section 309 of the Penal Code.
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