drug addiction

Private sector in the dark over govt’s drug decriminalisation plans, say experts

Health professionals urge broader engagement with relevant stakeholders ahead of reforms to decriminalise drug use to ensure effective implementation of initiative

Focus on retaining, increasing drug addiction specialists, expert tells govt

Prem Kumar Shanmugam sounds alarm on shortage of local drug addiction specialists amid high relapse rate

High time for govt to review Dangerous Drugs Act, focus on addicts’ rehabilitation: Ramkarpal

Former deputy law minister Ramkarpal Singh has urged the Home Ministry to review sections under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 to facilitate the Health Ministry’s treatment-based rehabilitative approach for drug addicts.

27% increase in drug abusers from Jan to June: home minister

The number of drug users increased by 27% in the first half of 2023, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

Nada’s progressive rehab strategy: friendlier, more compassionate approach to drug addiction recovery

The National Anti-Drug Agency has taken a new approach to treating and rehabilitating drug addicts who participate in its programmes.
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Mamak restaurants’ group to sue TikTok user for defaming industry

The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.

[UPDATED] Desperate, doomed move: Lokman Adam claims Daim, Dr Mahathir behind Langkah Dubai  

Langkah Dubai, a move by the opposition to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, is allegedly masterminded by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his right-hand man Tun Daim Zainuddin.

IS launched ‘official’ Malay media group with IED drone manual, firm warns

An international security think tank has warned of the Islamic State terrorist group's latest tactic to expand its influence in Malaysia.  

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