Don't be judgmental, provide moral support to former drug addicts - AADK
Sutekno Ahmad Belon said some of them returned to old habits because they were cast aside, treated as unworthy and hit with harsh words.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Eliminate internet addiction before it's too late
Internet addicts make the internet a priority more important than family, friends, and work.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Four held, over 27kg of ganja seized in Tawau
The seized drugs are suspected to be marketed around Tawau and can be used by as many as 20,000 addicts, police said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Durian farmer charged with trafficking 841 kg drugs
The drugs were said to be sold for RM36,000 per kg and could be used by about 4.2 million addicts.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Police nab drug pusher, seize drugs worth almost RM1 million in Pantai Remis
The amount of drugs seized from the man can be distributed to approximately 100,000 drug addicts in Manjung and nearby areas, police said.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Ayob Khan: Drugs worth over RM3.5 million seized in three days
As many as 367 drug addicts dens were also raided during the operations, Ayob Khan said.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Anti-drug ops: Johor Police nab 220 men in Johor Bahru
Johor Police arrested 220 men, including three foreigners, believed to be drug dealers and addicts during an anti-drug operation dubbed Op Tapis at Kampung Melayu Pandan early today.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Negative stigma prevents addicts from seeking treatment - Khairy
Negative stigma amongst members of society towards drug abuse and addiction is one of the factors that prevent those involved from seeking professional treatment and help for their problems.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Home Ministry seeking RM10 million for rehabilitation of drug addicts - Hamzah
The allocation requested under Budget 2022 is to further boost activities and efforts to maintain the recovery of former drug addicts.
Wed Sep 22 2021
70-year-old man among 45 drug addicts nabbed in Port Dickson
Forty-five suspected drug addicts, including a 70-year-old man, were nabbed in an anti-drug operation dubbed Op Sarang at an oil palm plantation in Pasir Panjang, here, yesterday.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Couples, siblings detained, drugs worth nearly RM2 mln seized
Mior Faridalathrash said the drug was enough to satisfy 110,000 drug addicts.
Fri May 28 2021
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
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
60 to 70 new drug addicts recorded daily - Nur Jazlan
There have been between 60 and 70 people in the country involved in drug abuse on a daily basis, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Children as young as 7 addicted to drug-spiked foods - DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that foods containing synthetic drugs were being distributed to create a demand.
Tue Feb 28 2017