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
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
Laws need to be amended to allow cultivation of ketum - Bukit Aman
Some Acts and procedures need to be amended if the government wants to allow the cultivation of ketum and hemp in the country.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Medical Cannabis Caucus meets PM to discuss policy issues
The Medical Cannabis Caucus (MCC) today held a meeting with Ismail Sabri to discuss policy issues related to the hemp industry, medical cannabis and ketum for use in Malaysia.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Memorandum on medical use of ketum, cannabis to be handed over to PM next week - Zahidi
A memorandum based on the findings of a public forum entitled 'Sustainable Future of Medical Cannabis, Industrial Hemp and Kratom (Ketum) Industry' is expected to be handed over to the Prime Minister.
Tue Mar 22 2022
MOH, Home Ministry urged to approve growing of cannabis, hemp and ketum - Zahidi
Zahidi said the study was conducted by various parties including the National Poison Centre and a number of non-governmental organisations.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Hemp is set to be one of fashion's favorite textiles
Like linen, hemp is one of the fibers that could well take over our wardrobes in the months and years to come.
Tue May 18 2021
Going vegan: Is the cheese world ready for cauliflower 'Camembert'?
Camembert is the latest food getting the vegan treatment, landing as a cheese-free cheese made with cauliflower and hemp seeds.
Sat May 01 2021
Dozens arrested for alcohol misuse at rappers' New York concert
Law enforcement officers confiscated alcohol and arrested 75 attendees at Tuesday's show at the Nikon Theater at Jones Beach near Wantagh, a small community in Hempstead.
Thu Aug 11 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