MMEA disposes of drugs worth over RM27 million
The disposal of cannabis, heroin, morphine, methamphetamine and Methylenedioxymethamphetamine was carried after an official court order.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Man jailed three years for causing disabled boy to overdose on drugs
A trader was sentenced to three years jail by the Sessions Court today for causing a child with special needs to overdose on methamphetamine and morphine.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Mother used machete to stop AADK arresting her sons
Reuben said that during the operations, AADK seized 55.29 grams of morphine, valued at between RM800 and RM1,000 on the black market.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Weed and snail venom may replace addictive opioid painkillers
In the wake of mounting overdoses and deaths from the opioid-addiction crisis sweeping across the US, drugmakers are racing to come up with safer painkillers.
Mon Jul 03 2017
New painkiller could replace morphine: Study
There is now a synthetic drug that appears to neutralise pain as effectively as morphine but without the side-effects.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Fentanyl, the powerful drug that killed Prince, was developed as morphine alternative
First developed in a lab in the 1960s, fentanyl was intended to be an alternative to morphine.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Police won't take action against using poppy seeds in cooking
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the use of the spice in cooking was minimal and did not pose any health risks.
Thu Apr 14 2016
No cases of addiction or "getting high" on poppy seeds, says expert
National Poisons Centre director, Assoc. Prof Razak Lajis says there have been no cases reported of people getting 'high' by consuming kas-kas.
Thu Apr 14 2016
No plans to ban poppy seeds - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry is not imposing a ban on the use of poppy seed or 'kas-kas' in cooking.
Wed Apr 13 2016
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
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
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
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024