Married Couple In Seremban Arrested After Faking Family Suicide Attempt On Video
In the 16-minute clip that went viral on social media, the man lamented about how Malaysian citizens are suffering from stress and depression.
By Arisha Rozaidee — 15 Jul 2021, 05:27 PM
A married couple in Seremban was arrested for role-playing in a video where they attempted suicide as a family
Seremban police chief ACP Mohd Said Ibrahim told Bernama that the couple, both 29, were arrested following a report lodged on the purportedly live family suicide video.
The report was lodged following concerns that it could be emulated by others besides being a bad influence on society, as well as containing elements of child abuse.
Mohd Said noted that the man was arrested at 10.20pm yesterday, 14 July, and the wife at 3.15am today, 15 July.
In the 16-minute clip that went viral on social media, the father can be heard calling Malaysian leaders to take action on the current COVID-19 situation in the country
He detailed his struggles as a Grab driver in the middle of a pandemic and goes on to lament about how Malaysian citizens are suffering from stress and depression.
He then says, "Just now, it was just a role-play that I, my wife, and my son did. We didn't drink any 'poison' or what. But make sure our Prime Minister, or either country leaders, must know how depression and stress speak. People are committing suicide because of this."
Police are investigating the case under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, and Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan has also confirmed with Bernama that his department received the report on the video.
He explained, "The video shows three members of a family drinking (purportedly) 'poison' due to depression and the man also disputed efforts by the government in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and urged the government to take drastic action to address the issue which is causing stress and depression among the people, thus contributing to suicide cases in Malaysia."
"In the video, the suspect admitted that he was just doing a 'role-play' and the liquid was not 'poison'," he added.
He said the police would complete the investigation paper as soon as possible and then refer it to the Attorney General's Chambers for further action.
He urged the public to use social media wisely and responsibly by not using the platform to cause panic and threaten harmony in the country.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know is lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, please call these Malaysian hotlines:
1. BEFRIENDERS KL
24-hour
Contact: +603-76272929
Email: [email protected]
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2. TALIAN KASIH
24-hour
Contact: 15999
WhatsApp: +6019-2615999
Email: [email protected]
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3. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINE
Daily (12pm - 12am)
Contact: 1800-18-2327
Email: [email protected]
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For a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the websites of Malaysian Mental Health Association or MINDAKAMI.
