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Dewan Rakyat passes Penal Code amendments, cyberbullying leading to suicide to be criminal offence

The ‘Esha Clause’, so named after the late TikTok influencer who took her life as a result of online bullying, provides for a maximum of 10 years’ jail for offenders

Uptick of suicidal ideation, attempts among teens over past decade: MoH

Report also shows 8.6% increase in mental health cases involving children, teenagers and youth from 2019 to 2023  

Suicide-related posts, cyberbullying: Comms Ministry creating safer cyberspace with Content Code, licensing

Content that is humorous or derogatory towards mental health, discriminatory against persons with mental disabilities are prohibited, MCMC and CMCF working together to address this

The price of mental well-being: how soaring therapy costs impact Malaysian youths 

As young adults' mental health awareness grows, so does demand for therapy; however, prohibitively high costs prevent many from seeking professional help

Esha’s tragic death: police to hand over findings to prosecutors tomorrow

Authorities have identified three people accused of continuing to harass victim even after her death, following a report filed by her mother
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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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