[COLUMNIST] Decriminalising substance abuse: A step forward with room for refinement
Drug dependents need professional help to break the cycle of abuse, not further stigma or harsher punishment.
Wed Jul 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers
The issue of substance abuse among teenagers arises as a pressing concern, entwining its influence throughout communities worldwide.
Tue Feb 06 2024
MOH should take over synthetic drug addiction treatment - Expert
Violent crimes and even gruesome murders committed by individuals under the influence of dangerous drugs are no longer uncommon in M'sia.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Hamzah: Drug and Substance Abuse Act to help rehabilitate drug abusers, addicts
The change of punishment for drug abusers and addicts from prison sentences to rehabilitation and treatment programme will materialise this year through the new legislation.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Hunter Biden to publish memoir detailing drug addiction
The memoir recalls Hunter's descent into substance abuse and his tortuous path to sobriety.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Government to amend Drug Dependants Act to reduce prison overcrowding
The Home Ministry will amend the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 to place drug addicts in National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) rehabilitation centres instead of prisons.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Singer Scott Weiland dies in Minnesota at age 48 - Facebook statement
Scott Weiland, who had acknowledged a long history of substance abuse, was kicked out of Stone Temple Pilots in 2013.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Better mental health for my children than good grades
Linawati Adnan shares her realisation of parenting through the eyes of a mental health patient.
Sat Oct 10 2015
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024