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
China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM
PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025
May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI
Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years
The clashes have already killed over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, and continue for a fourth day in Assad's coastal heartland.
Mon Mar 10 2025
No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says trials at select clinics failed to ease congestion, especially in the Green Zone.
Mon Mar 10 2025
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