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Malaysia's drive to tackle rising suicide

Malaysian police are considering a new policy of arresting people who attempt suicide, in an effort to cut the number of people killing themselves.

One of the country's most senior officers says the move could serve as a deterrent if people were threatened with jail.

From Kuala Lumpur Robin Brant reports.

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