Analysis: Abolishment of mandatory death penalty signals nuanced take on drug problems
The death penalty has proven not to be an effective deterrent, not only in Malaysia but worldwide, a human rights lawyer said.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Amy Winehouse remembered in new film marking 10 years since death
Winehouse, who struggled with drink and drug problems through much of her career, died from alcohol poisoning at her north London home on July 23, 2011.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Indian star Akshay Kumar acknowledges Bollywood's drug 'problem'
Indian media has also joined calls for a wider investigation into the multibillion-dollar film industry's so-called "drugs mafia".
Mon Oct 05 2020
Parents should not worry about list of problematic schools - Mahdzir
The Education Ministry released a list of 402 schools in the country which were at risk of having serious disciplinary and drug problems among the students.
Sun Aug 20 2017
Tengku Abdullah voices concern over drug problem in land schemes
Acting Sultan of Pahang Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has expressed concern over the worsening drug abuse problem in land schemes in the state.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Philippines' Duterte says he may impose martial law if drug problem "virulent"
Duterte has made a brutal war on drugs a central pillar of his administration since he took office in the middle of last year.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Myanmar torches drugs worth nearly US$60 million
Myanmar remains the world's second biggest producer of opium from which heroin is made.
Sun Jun 26 2016
Home ministry to set up single body to tackle drug problem holistically
A single coordinating body to tackle the drug problem is expected to be set up next year.
Mon Oct 28 2013
Gunman kills three in Swiss village shooting spree
A gunman with known psychiatric and drug problems opened fire in a village in southern Switzerland on Thursday, killing three women and injuring two men, authorities said.
Thu Jan 03 2013