
Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Singapore says makes biggest cannabis seizure in 14 years
More than 35 kg of narcotics, 20.5 kg of cannabis, as well as heroin, crystal methamphetamine and other drugs were seized in the raids.
Fri Mar 19 2021

Two Malaysian drug couriers caught with large haul of drugs in Thailand
Upon further checking the car, the officers discovered 140 bars of heroin weighing 52.4 kg and 41 kg of 'crystal' methamphetamine, hidden in the car's rear audio speaker compartment.
Sun Dec 18 2016

Malaysian charged in Australia over $206 mln meth haul
Some 275 kilograms (605 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine were found under the floorboards of shipping containers after a tip-off, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection said.
Mon Jul 04 2016

Australia seizes meth-filled bra inserts in major drugs bust
Australian police have seized more than Aus$1 billion (RM2.95 billion) in crystal methamphetamine, or ice, some concealed in gel bra inserts in one of the country's biggest drug busts.
Mon Feb 15 2016

COURT: Australian mum faces death penalty as chemist's report confirms drug
Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto, 52, faces a possible death sentence for drug trafficking in Malaysia as report confirms substance found as ice.
Thu Apr 30 2015

Hong Kong 'drug lord' forced to burn 'Ice' stash in Indonesia
Hong Kong 'drug lord' and his gang including a Malaysian were forced to publicly burn a US$136 million stash of crystal methamphetamine.
Tue Jan 27 2015

Russian woman arrested in Bali for drugs smuggling
A Russian woman may face the death penalty for allegedly attempting to smuggle crystal methamphetamine into the resort island of Bali.
Thu Dec 11 2014

84-year-old could face firing squad in Bali drugs case
Arsain Anwar was arrested on Friday with 2.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth more than US$400,000 hidden in his luggage.
Mon May 19 2014

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Mon Mar 10 2025
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[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise
IOOI drives evidence-based research, refining training and ensuring expertise is applied through standardised frameworks.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah
The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, while the number of evacuees housed in relief centres in Sarawak remains unchanged tonight.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025