Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research.
Thu May 23 2024
Govt to wait for MOH's input before deciding on medical use of cannabis - PM Anwar
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government has not decided on whether to legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes in the country.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Malaysia to decide on medical use of cannabis before year end - Khairy
The government will take a stand on the use of cannabis for medical purposes before the end of the year, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Khairy on fact-finding visit to Thailand to assess potential medical use of cannabis
Khairy is on a four-day working visit to Thailand today to assess the potential use of cannabis and ketum for medical purposes and the legal framework for its medical use.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis
Thailand is the first Asian nation to decriminalise cultivation of marijuana and its consumption in food and drink for medical purposes.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Main committee set up for development of cannabis, ketum industry - Khairy
The main committee for the development of the cannabis and ketum industry has been set up to look at the latest evidence on the use of the substances, especially for medical purposes.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Be progressive, allow cannabis, hemp for medical purposes - Ras Adiba
Malaysia should play a serious role and take progressive actions to allow the use of cannabis and hemp, especially cannabidiol (CBD) for medical purposes, said Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi.
Fri May 06 2022
Cannabis-based products for medical purposes with sufficient evidence can be registered - Khairy
Applications for the use of cannabis for medical purposes can be submitted to the DCA for evaluation and registration if there is sufficient scientific evidence for it to be marketed.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Selling drugs online even for medical purposes prohibited - Dr Subramaniam
The Health Ministry has stressed that no one is allowed to sell controlled drugs online even for medical purposes.
Tue May 30 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024