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
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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