![Understanding medical cannabis: What's Malaysia getting into? Understanding medical cannabis: What's Malaysia getting into?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696394402_ExpoCannabis.jpg)
Understanding medical cannabis: What's Malaysia getting into?
CBD does not have psychoactive properties and has a lot of therapeutic potential, which is what people focus on when they talk about medical cannabis.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![Cops detain over 80,000 individuals, seize drugs worth RM262 million Cops detain over 80,000 individuals, seize drugs worth RM262 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Cops detain over 80,000 individuals, seize drugs worth RM262 million
PDRM secretary, Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the number of arrests was a part of 69,648 cases from January to June this year.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Oct 19 trial for radio DJ charged with drug trafficking Oct 19 trial for radio DJ charged with drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647855796_CourtGavel.jpg)
Oct 19 trial for radio DJ charged with drug trafficking
The High Court here today fixed three days for the trial of a radio DJ charged with trafficking 374.6 grammes of cannabis.
Thu Apr 28 2022
![Federal govt urged to place ketum under Dangerous Drugs Act Federal govt urged to place ketum under Dangerous Drugs Act](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647873147_NorsabrinaMohd.jpg)
Federal govt urged to place ketum under Dangerous Drugs Act
The federal government has been asked to place ketum cultivation under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 if the plants are found to bring more harm than good.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 needs improvements - Bukit Aman Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 needs improvements - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61620895006_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 needs improvements - Bukit Aman
Razarudin said the proposal had been submitted by PDRM to the Home Ministry through the legal division.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Police tracking down man over drug-related case Police tracking down man over drug-related case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629941379_TBPOLISJEJAK.jpg)
Police tracking down man over drug-related case
Police are looking for G. Kalaiselvam to assist in an investigation in connection with a drug-related case in Kampung Tawas.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![Police nab four, seize drugs worth over RM100,000 Police nab four, seize drugs worth over RM100,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629592793_RampasanDadahRM.jpg)
Police nab four, seize drugs worth over RM100,000
Police seized the drugs and arrested the four men in a series of raids under 'Ops Limestone' carried out in the Klang Valley.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![Civil servant among 15 people detained at wild party Civil servant among 15 people detained at wild party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628154583_TBPARTILIAR.jpg)
Civil servant among 15 people detained at wild party
Fifteen individuals, including a civil servant, were detained for suspected involvement in a wild party at a luxury condominium.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Six including two couples arrested with drugs worth RM86,768 Six including two couples arrested with drugs worth RM86,768](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621428389_gari.jpg)
Six including two couples arrested with drugs worth RM86,768
Police arrested two individuals aged 34 and 40 in a car by the roadside at 5 pm on July 22, in the Juru area.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Two repeat drug offenders nabbed with drugs worth over RM5,000 at Bahau roadblock Two repeat drug offenders nabbed with drugs worth over RM5,000 at Bahau roadblock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622863188_HooChangHook.jpg)
Two repeat drug offenders nabbed with drugs worth over RM5,000 at Bahau roadblock
Hoo said both suspects were tested positive for drugs and have previous records related to drugs.
Fri Jun 25 2021
![Police cripple Johor drug trafficking syndicate in JB Police cripple Johor drug trafficking syndicate in JB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623406073_rampasandadah.jpg)
Police cripple Johor drug trafficking syndicate in JB
Ayob Khan said the activities were detected through three special operations here from June 9 to 10.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![Married couple among three arrested for drug trafficking Married couple among three arrested for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623406218_Duapasanganditaha.jpg)
Married couple among three arrested for drug trafficking
Azmi said his department had raided four houses and found various drugs in one of them.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![Man charged with attempting to bribe cop Man charged with attempting to bribe cop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622704647_RAHSUAHPOLIS.jpg)
Man charged with attempting to bribe cop
A grilled chicken seller was charged with attempting to bribe a police officer, last month.
Thu Jun 03 2021
![MMEA foils attempt to smuggle out syabu, ecstacy worth RM3.33 mln MMEA foils attempt to smuggle out syabu, ecstacy worth RM3.33 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622510249_KamaruszamanAbuHas.jpg)
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle out syabu, ecstacy worth RM3.33 mln
Two locals, namely a 70-year-old man and his 40-year-old daughter as well as a 24-year-old Indonesian man were also arrested.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622193457_rampasandadah.jpg)
Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized
Mior Faridalathrash said the drug was enough to satisfy 110,000 drug addicts.
Fri May 28 2021
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025