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Police won't take action against using poppy seeds in cooking
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the use of the spice in cooking was minimal and did not pose any health risks.
Thu Apr 14 2016
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No cases of addiction or "getting high" on poppy seeds, says expert
National Poisons Centre director, Assoc. Prof Razak Lajis says there have been no cases reported of people getting 'high' by consuming kas-kas.
Thu Apr 14 2016
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No plans to ban poppy seeds - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry is not imposing a ban on the use of poppy seed or 'kas-kas' in cooking.
Wed Apr 13 2016