![Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720175151_handcuffs.jpg)
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health
A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716959856_TBMohdShuhailyMohd.jpg)
Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate
Based on investigations, the syndicate is also involved in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and arson, police said.
Wed May 29 2024
![Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709890797_TaiCheeKhiong.jpg)
Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking
The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East 166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673518377_TBSIMBAHASID.jpg)
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East
Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706002669_TBSIDANGMEDIAAYOUB.jpg)
Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan
Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the first suspect, Haibil Kiraman is a former policeman who opted for early retirement.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Warisan denies getting funds from drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah Warisan denies getting funds from drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703658870_PartiWarisan.jpg)
Warisan denies getting funds from drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah
Parti Warisan (Warisan) today strenuously denied allegations that it received funds from or has any ties with the biggest drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
![More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700538413_Ndranghetamafia.jpg)
More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia
The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81579684006_mahkamakehakiman.jpg)
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking
They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697024590_TBHANTARDADAH.jpg)
Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai
The drug trafficking syndicate hid the drugs in LED light sockets and used courier services to distribute it to overseas markets.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking
Tangaraju Suppiah had been convicted for abetting the trafficking in 2013 of more than 1 kg of cannabis.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667207072_RichardBranson.jpg)
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680686722_SitiZabidah.jpg)
Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve
More than 1,300 people facing the death penalty or life imprisonment in Malaysia, can seek a sentencing review under the new rules passed.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Four men, including actor charged with drug trafficking Four men, including actor charged with drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Four men, including actor charged with drug trafficking
Actor Said Muhammad Ismail, who also owns a vape shop and three of his friends, have been charged with trafficking drugs at his shop.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Nip in the bud of the dangerous world of drug trafficking through prevention [COLUMNIST] Nip in the bud of the dangerous world of drug trafficking through prevention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656256428_AyobKhanRampasA.jpg)
[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