It's About YOUth: Decoding youth drug abuse
Peer pressure, curiosity, or escapism? Ashwin Thind from Solace Asia and Wan Mohamad Karamie from AADK explore the influences behind substance use in Malaysian youth, and how to balance between enforcement and education in solving the drug abuse dilemma.
Fri Nov 03 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Nip in the bud of the dangerous world of drug trafficking through prevention
More pro-active implementation and enforcement strategy is needed to replace the current thinking.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Son's violent act takes centre stage at Dewan Rakyat today
A harrowing story of a single mother who was injured by her son, who was under the influence of drugs, was the hot topic during the debate.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Drug abuse: Farid Kamil fined RM5,000
Actor-director Farid Kamil Zahari was fined for administering drugs to himself four years ago.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Appeals Court upholds acquittal, Mat Sabu's son remains free of drug abuse charges
Ahmad Saiful Islam, the son of former Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu, remains free of the drug abuse charge made against him three years ago.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Stern action against civil servants involved in crime, drug abuse - Hamzah
The government will not compromise and will take appropriate action against any civil servant found to be involved in crime, including drug abuse.
Sat Aug 13 2022
Several Perak cops found to be involved in drugs - Perak Police Chief
Mior Faridalathrash said the matter was detected when they failed a random urine test which was carried out.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?
Some workers take drugs on the excuse that they need to stay energised at work as they have to be 'on call'.
Wed Jun 08 2022
RM1.73 million to sway Sabah youths from drug abuse - Chief Minister
Hajiji said the amount approved will enable the Sabah Youth Council to hold youth empowerment programmes and drug abuse awareness campaigns.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Ayob Khan issues warning against drug abusers
Federal police anti-narcotics chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has reiterated that anyone involved in illegal drug activities would be hauled up regardless of their background.
Sun Mar 27 2022
23 Pahang cops sacked for various offences - Ramli
Fourteen cases were recorded last year while nine in 2020 involving drug abuse as well as criminal and corruption cases, Ramli said.
Tue Jan 18 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
Married couple among 46 nabbed for suspected drug abuse
A married couple was among 46 individuals arrested in an operation codenamed Op Sarang at the People's Housing Project (PPR) in Larkin today.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Mohd Sabu's son Ahmad Saiful freed from drug abuse charge
Ahmad Saiful Islam is now a free man after the High Court set aside his eight months jail sentence for drug abuse.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Actor, director and assistant nabbed over suspected drugs abuse
A 28-year-old actor was among three arrested on suspicion of drug abuse in a raid on a house in Kuala Kangsar yesterday.
Mon Oct 11 2021