Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan – Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR (July 1): Counselling and support should be offerred to those experiencing financial and health issues, depression, family problems and others.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan said a study by the department found that the three main causes of suicide were emotional distress as well as family and financial problems.
“A total of 468 suicide cases were recorded nationwide from January to May this year while 609 cases and 631 cases were recorded in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
“From 2019 to May this year, 281 men and 1,427 women had committed suicide. Most of the victims were between 15 and 18 years old (872) while 668 victims were between 19 and 40 years old,” he said in a statement today.
On average, two cases were recorded daily, from 2019 to May 2021, he said.
Abd Jalil said Johor recorded the highest number of cases in 2019 and 2020 at 101 while for this year until May, Selangor had recorded the highest number of cases at 117.
He said based on the trend, all parties, especially the community, should play an important role in preventing suicide. – Bernama