Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalise the plant.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606964287_MedicalCannabis.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?")
[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?
The decriminalisation of medicinal cannabis would enable Malaysia to tap into a USD20.73 billion global market.
Fri Apr 08 2022
First medical marijuana crop in is sprouting
With 19 companies cleared to grow, process and sell the plant, the seeds of the medical marijuana program have literally been planted, four years after the state legalized cannabis for medical use.
Sun Sep 03 2017
New York is 23rd US state to allow medical marijuana
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed a bill making New York the 23rd US state to legalize marijuana.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Dalai Lama backs medical marijuana in Mexico
The Dalai Lama weighed in on Mexico's marijuana legalization debate on Tuesday, telling an audience that he backs the drug's use for medicinal purposes.
Wed Oct 16 2013
Czech parliament green-lights medical marijuana
Czech lawmakers on Wednesday green-lighted marijuana as a legal medicine for use by patients suffering from serious illnesses.
Wed Jan 30 2013
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
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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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
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Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
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Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
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