Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK
Sutekno Ahmad Belon said some of them returned to old habits because they were cast aside, treated as unworthy and hit with harsh words.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis
The amount of drugs seized from the man can be distributed to approximately 100,000 drug addicts in Manjung and nearby areas, police said.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Ayob Khan: Drugs worth over RM3.5 million seized in three days
As many as 367 drug addicts dens were also raided during the operations, Ayob Khan said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Negative stigma prevents addicts from seeking treatment - Khairy
Negative stigma amongst members of society towards drug abuse and addiction is one of the factors that prevent those involved from seeking professional treatment and help for their problems.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Home Ministry seeking RM10 million for rehabilitation of drug addicts - Hamzah
The allocation requested under Budget 2022 is to further boost activities and efforts to maintain the recovery of former drug addicts.
Wed Sep 22 2021
70-year-old man among 45 drug addicts nabbed in Port Dickson
Forty-five suspected drug addicts, including a 70-year-old man, were nabbed in an anti-drug operation dubbed Op Sarang at an oil palm plantation in Pasir Panjang, here, yesterday.
Tue Sep 07 2021
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
Government to amend Drug Dependants Act to reduce prison overcrowding
The Home Ministry will amend the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 to place drug addicts in National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) rehabilitation centres instead of prisons.
Tue Aug 25 2020
60 to 70 new drug addicts recorded daily - Nur Jazlan
There have been between 60 and 70 people in the country involved in drug abuse on a daily basis, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Existence of entertainment outlets supplying drugs to youths worrying
The existence of an increasing number of entertainment premises used by drug addicts or traffickers to supply the prohibited items to customers, especially students, is worrying.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Women take drugs to be slim, Dewan Rakyat told
The desire to be slim and seeking fun at nightclubs are among the reasons why women get involved with drugs, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Bung Moktar overwhelmed with emotion when he proposed shoot drug addicts, traffickers - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar today stated that shooting of drug addicts and traffickers, as proposed by a lawmaker, is unsuitable to be implemented in Malaysia.
Tue May 17 2016
131,841 drug addicts detected in country since Jan 2010 - Ahmad Zahid
Over the past six years, a total of 131,841 drug addicts were detected in the country, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Three suspected drug addicts drown after jumping into river
Three suspected drug addicts drowned when they jumped into Sungai Tengi in Tanjong Karang near here to avoid arrest during a police raid.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Provide employment for rehabilitated drug addicts in public sector - Lam Thye
Lee said the government should consider initiating the employment policy just as it has a policy on employment for disabled persons.
Sun Mar 06 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024