Focus

PM Anwar calls for end of mental health stigma

10 Oct 2023 11:36am
Anwar. Bernama FILE PIX
Anwar. Bernama FILE PIX

KUALA LUMPUR - In conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2023 which is celebrated today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the public to stop the stigma associated with mental health problems.

Anwar, who wears a green ribbon pin as a symbol of mental health awareness, made the call during the Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat.

"Mental health belongs to all, stop the stigma. The green ribbon I wear is an international symbol of mental health. Happy World Mental Health Day 2023," he said.

Several members of Parliament were also seen wearing green ribbons as a sign of support for the mental health awareness campaign.

When tabling the motion on the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar announced that the government would establish a mental health institute to deal with the health issue that is becoming increasingly worrying in this country. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
Anwar Ibrahim
Green Ribbon
Mental Health
More Like This
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
National KPN achieves outstanding performance with over 300 impactful programmes
By SINAR DAILY REPORTER
22 Nov 2024 12:11pm
The ministry’s strategic efforts have successfully maintained the existing harmony and well-being of the nation.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
National UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
National Two-hour Friday prayer break in Johor seen as a boost to worker productivity
By RAIHAM MOHD SANUSI
22 Nov 2024 09:47am
The move aligns with human nature, where employees who are treated well would be happier and consequently perform better at work.
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
National Three dead, one-year-old baby survives in Duke highway crash
A one-year-old baby boy survived and has been taken to Selayang Hospital for further treatment.